Inspired DBT

04/27/2026

Your college kid is coming home for the summer…and suddenly:
you’re the villain,
they’re overwhelmed,
and every conversation has… “potential” (but not the feel good kind).

You’re not imagining it.

They’ve had months of total independence…
making their own choices, avoiding what they don’t want to deal with and figuring things out (kind of).

Now they’re back…
same house, different expectations, and way less patience on both sides.

And here’s the part no one really talks about:
college doesn’t teach emotional regulation.

So when stress hits, it looks like:
shutting down,
snapping,
avoiding,
or going from 0 to 100 over something small.

Summer can turn into a long standoff…
or it can be a reset.

A chance for them to actually learn how to:
handle emotions without spiraling,
have conversations without it blowing up, and
tolerate stress instead of escaping it.

Because independence without those skills?
It’s just chaos with a dorm room.

And honestly… it’s exhausting for everyone involved.

If you’re curious what that kind of support can actually look like reach out and let’s talk about it. www.inspiredne.com

04/26/2026

If saying no makes you feel guilty, this one’s for you.

There’s a kind of exhaustion that doesn’t come from doing too much.It comes from editing yourself all day.Saying yes when you mean maybe. Saying maybe when you mean no. Swallowing irritation. Softening opinions. Anticipating needs before they’re spoken. Keeping the peace. Reading the room. Man...

04/16/2026

Be honest…which one are you ignoring right now? 👀

04/06/2026

Meet Miranda 🤍

Some clinicians just get it…and Miranda is one of them.

She brings a grounded, thoughtful presence to her work, paired with serious clinical skill. If you’re navigating big emotions, complicated relationships, or patterns that just won’t budge, this is her lane.

Miranda focuses on trauma and emotional regulation, using a structured, compassionate approach rooted in DBT. She blends in CBT, mindfulness, and motivational strategies to help clients actually use what they’re learning…not just talk about it.

She’s also trained in EMDR, which means she can help clients process trauma in a way that feels safe, contained, and effective. No emotional free-for-all. We like stability around here.

Since 2017, Miranda has been deeply involved in DBT consultation teams and has led teen, multi-family, and adult skills groups. She’s worked across higher levels of care and spent years in community mental health, including as a Clinical Supervisor. Translation: she’s seen a lot, and she knows what she’s doing.

Outside the office, you’ll find her hiking, reading, watching movies, gardening, or hanging with her two cats…who we can only assume run the household.

We’re really lucky to have her. And honestly, so are our clients.

03/26/2026

I had a conversation recently that I can’t stop thinking about.

Someone said,
“I think I’m just bad at therapy.”

And honestly?
I hear some version of that more than you’d think.

People who have been in therapy for years…
who are insightful, self-aware, doing everything “right”…
and still feel stuck.

So here’s the question:

What if it’s not you?

Let’s just say the quiet part out loud.A lot of therapy… doesn’t actually work.Not because therapy is useless. Not because people don’t want to get better. But because a lot of what’s being offered isn’t designed to create real change.And if you’ve ever walked out of a session thinking...

03/25/2026

Inpatient programs and PHPs/IOPs absolutely have their place! What they don’t offer is real-life, real-time practice of skills with support of a therapist! We will help with this! 📸: Used with permission from Katie K May

03/16/2026

Introducing Dani Thomas!

We’re excited to welcome Dani Thomas to the Inspired team.

Dani brings a down-to-earth energy to therapy, blending humor, honesty, and heart. She’s known for being direct in a way that still feels deeply compassionate, helping people explore the patterns that shape their relationships and sense of self.

The adults and young adults Dani works with are thoughtful, capable people who find themselves overthinking, struggling to communicate what they need, or repeating relationship patterns they wish they could change. Dani helps clients slow things down, understand themselves more clearly, and develop practical ways to navigate life and relationships with more confidence.

She focuses on building an honest, trusting connection so therapy feels real and useful, not stiff or scripted. Dani is warm and supportive, but she’ll also gently challenge clients when it helps them grow.

Dani will be seeing clients in the afternoons and early evenings, which can be especially helpful for people balancing work, school, or busy daytime schedules. While much of her work is with adults and young adults, she also connects well with teens who appreciate an honest, thoughtful approach.

Her favorite quote:
"The only way out is through."

We’re really glad to have her on the Inspired team!

To connect with Dani, you can reach out at www.inspiredne.com

03/12/2026

Check out our latest blog post! Lots of us will relate! Why do you overreact to small things? Learn why emotional overwhelm happens and the practical skills adults use to respond differently.

Have you ever reacted strongly to something small and immediately thought:Why did I just do that? Why do I overreact to small things? How do I stop?Maybe it was a short comment from your partner.Maybe your child ignored you for the third time.Maybe a minor frustration at work suddenly felt like the....

03/04/2026

Parenting a Teen with Big Emotions? Read This.

Did you know there are DBT classes just for parents?

Not for your teen.
Not about your teen being “fixed.”
For you.
Hear me out...

Here are a few FAQs I hear all the time:

Q: Wait… why would I need DBT?
Because parenting a teen with big emotions requires Olympic-level nervous system regulation. Most of us were never taught those skills.

Q: Is this a venting group?
No. You’ll absolutely feel understood, but it’s skills-based. You walk away each week with concrete tools you can use immediately.

Q: What kinds of skills?
• How to stay steady when your teen is escalating
• How to set limits without pouring gas on the fire
• How to validate without agreeing
• How to stop over-explaining, over-functioning, and overreacting
• How to tolerate your own anxiety instead of trying to control theirs

Q: Does this mean I’m the problem?
No. It means you want to be part of the SOLUTION! You’re willing to learn strategies that make the house calmer. That’s strength, not blame.

Q: What changes first when parents learn DBT?
The tone.
The reactivity.
The power struggles.
And sometimes… the parent starts sleeping better.

Q: I don't have any time, with all that's on my plate. How am I supposed to carve out time for a DBT class?
Parent DBT groups are virtual, so you can join from anywhere you have privacy, like:

• Your car in the Target parking lot
• An office with the door closed
• Your bedroom while everyone else is downstairs
• Even your walk-in closet, if that’s the only room with a lock

It’s one structured hour a week designed to make the other 167 feel more manageable.

Parenting teens can feel like riding a roller coaster you didn’t buy tickets for. DBT parent classes help you become the steady platform instead of the second passenger screaming in the back row.

If you’re curious what a parent DBT class actually looks like, reach out and we’re happy to share more.

02/17/2026

Unpopular opinion:
Sometimes your kid isn’t “acting out.”

They’re experimenting with power.

Not in a villain-origin-story way.

In a “Do I matter? Can I get a reaction? What happens if I push?” way.

And here’s the part nobody tells us:
When we over-explain, over-comfort, over-negotiate…
we accidentally teach them that chaos is powerful.

Kids don’t just need love.

They need limits that don’t wobble when they push.

Calm. Clear. Boring.

“I’m not going to argue about that.”
“You can be upset.”
“The answer is still no.”

It feels harsh.

It’s actually regulating.

Because when you stay steady, they learn something bigger than compliance:
They learn the world doesn’t fall apart when they have big feelings.

And neither do you.

02/11/2026

Confession:
Sometimes the bravest thing we do all day is not fix it.

Not the mood.
Not the attitude.
Not the sibling drama.
Not the “I’m starving” five minutes after dinner.
We just stay steady.

Because maybe our kids don’t need a fixer.

Maybe they need a calm nervous system in the room.

Less rescuing.

More anchoring.

Steady beats perfect.

Inspired can help you increase this skill! You can reach out at www.inspiredne.com !

01/01/2026

As we step into a new year, we’re grateful for the trust, courage, and connection shared with our community. Here’s to growth, steadier moments, and meaningful change in the year ahead. 💙 #2026