HealingChoice

02/05/2026

When anxiety spirals, your thoughts often jump far ahead of the present moment.
This journaling prompt helps gently separate what’s real from what’s imagined — without judgment.

✍️ Journal this:
What is actually happening right now?
What am I imagining might happen?

You don’t need to solve anything. Just write. Awareness alone can soften the spiral.

🌱 Save this post for later, or share it with someone who could use a grounding moment today.

02/04/2026

Anxiety can exist even when life is going well.

You can have a steady job, supportive relationships, and moments of joy—and still feel tense, on edge, or overwhelmed. Anxiety doesn’t need a crisis to show up, and it doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful or doing something wrong.

Your nervous system may still be carrying stress, patterns, or learned responses that deserve care and attention.

If this resonates, therapy can help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface and support your body and mind in finding more ease.

👉 Schedule a consultation through this link www.healingchoice.org
Support is available—even when things “look fine” from the outside. 🌱

02/04/2026

Meet Barbie🌱

One thing Barbie wishes anxious clients knew is that Anxiety can feel overwhelming and all-consuming — but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Therapy is a space to feel understood, supported, and less stuck in the spiral. Together, we’ll focus on building safety, steadiness, and a renewed sense of control from the inside out.

You’re not broken. Your nervous system is adaptive — and it can learn new ways to feel safe.

Under the supervision of Dr. Marcus N. Tanner, LMFT-S (TX202235), Barbie works with clients of all ages navigating anxiety and trauma, with a special passion for supporting First Responders and the specific challenges they face.

Barbie is currently accepting new clients, however as her internship wraps up this April, any care transitions will be handled thoughtfully and collaboratively, always centered on client needs.

🌱 If anxiety is running the show, HealingChoice is here to help.
Interested in working with Barbie? Visit the link in our bio to schedule a consultation.

02/03/2026

Anxiety doesn’t just live in the body—it often shows up in the way we think.
Common anxious thought patterns can make everyday situations feel overwhelming, urgent, or unsafe, even when nothing is actually happening.

The good news? These thoughts are patterns—not truths.
With the right support, you can learn to notice them, understand where they come from, and respond with more balance and self-compassion.

If these thoughts sound familiar, you don’t have to manage them alone. Therapy can help you slow the cycle and feel more grounded and in control.

🌱 Reach out through this link www.healingchoice.org to schedule a consultation or learn more about anxiety therapy at HealingChoice.

01/30/2026

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re already managing anxiety.

That’s why we take time to thoughtfully match you with a therapist who aligns with your needs, goals, and preferences. Therapy works best when you feel understood, supported, and safe.

You don’t have to figure this out on your own.
👉 Schedule a consultation through this link www.healingchoice.org , and we’ll help you get started.

01/28/2026

You don’t have to be “calm” to start therapy.

You don’t need the right words, a clear story, or a regulated nervous system.
You can come in overwhelmed, anxious, shut down, angry, exhausted—or unsure why you’re struggling at all.

Therapy isn’t a reward for being okay.
It’s a place to practice being human, with support.

If you’ve been waiting to feel calmer before reaching out, this is your reminder:
therapy is where calm can begin.

👉 Schedule a consultation through this link www.healingchoice.org
We’ll take the first step together. 🌱

01/28/2026

🌱Meet Dr. Marcus Tanner 🌱
Dr. Tanner is the Owner and Clinical Director of HealingChoice Family Therapy, founded in 2005 with a heart for helping people heal. With a doctorate from Texas Tech University, he specializes in working with couples and individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles.

Dr. Tanner’s approach helps clients slow down, feel understood, and build healthier ways to cope—both in their relationships and within themselves. When he’s not sitting across from hurting couples helping them reconnect, he’s mentoring and training the next generation of Marriage & Family Therapists.

Healing starts with feeling safe, seen, and supported—and that’s exactly what Dr. Tanner strives to create. You can hear more from Dr. Tanner on "Tuesdays with Dr. Tanner" coming soon.

10/25/2025

We have one seat left for this event!

HealingChoice Family Therapy is hosting The Art and Science of Love couple’s workshop at the Overton

10/22/2025

It was a pleasure to be on Trends & Friends at 5pm this morning to talk about our upcoming Art and Science of Love workshop. Thank you Brandi for having us on!

We only have a few seats left. If you're interested visit www.healingchoice.org/asl for more information.

10/17/2025

🏆 Thank You, Lubbock!

We’re honored to share that HealingChoice Family Therapy has been voted Best Mental Health Provider in the Lubbock Community Choice Awards — for the second year in a row! 💙

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Lubbock community for your trust and support, and to our amazing HealingChoice team for the compassion, excellence, and hope you bring to every client, every day.

Together, we’re living out our mission to create a pathway to healing and strengthen relationships that last.

Here’s to another year of growth, hope, and lasting change — thank you, Lubbock! 🌿

10/15/2025

🌿 Welcome, Martina, to the HealingChoice Team! 🌿

We are thrilled to welcome Martina to the HealingChoice Family Therapy team!

Martina graduated from Capella University with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate under the supervision of Dr. Marcus N. Tanner, PhD, LMFT-S. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in communication studies from Texas Tech University.

Martina believes that clients are the experts of their own lives, and she’s passionate about helping them discover their strengths and find healing in their unique journeys. She specializes in working with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and providing psychoeducation to their families, but she welcomes clients from all walks of life.

Please join us in giving Martina a warm HealingChoice welcome! 💚
We’re excited for the compassion and expertise she brings to our team.

👉 To schedule an appointment or learn more, visit www.healingchoice.org.

10/15/2025

🌿 Last Call: Just a Few Spots Left!

Are you ready to strengthen your relationship and reconnect with what brought you together? 💞

Our Art and Science of Love Workshop is almost full — and this is your last chance to grab one of the remaining spots!

Join Dr. Marcus Tanner, Certified Gottman Therapist, for a powerful weekend grounded in 50 years of relationship research from The Gottman Institute.
You’ll learn practical tools to:
✅ Build emotional connection
✅ Communicate more effectively
✅ Manage conflict with understanding
✅ Deepen friendship and intimacy

🗓 November 1–2, 2025
📍 Overton Hotel and Conference Center – Lubbock, TX
💻 Learn more & register: www.healingchoice.org/asl

Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
Don’t wait — these last few spots will go fast!
Let’s strengthen relationships together — one couple at a time. 💙