Dakhari Psychological Services, LLC

Dakhari Psychological Services, LLC Dakhari Psychological Services, LLC sees very young children, school-age kids, teens, and adults.

Reassurance is usually the first thing parents reach for.And that makes sense—you’re trying to calm, protect, and help y...
12/26/2025

Reassurance is usually the first thing parents reach for.
And that makes sense—you’re trying to calm, protect, and help your child feel safe.

But here’s an important shift that often changes everything:

Reassurance doesn’t actually calm anxiety.
It feeds the part of the brain that keeps checking for certainty.
And it fuels endless What If loops!

When anxiety is active, your child’s brain isn’t asking for information—it’s scanning for certainty and safety.

So when we say things like “You’re fine,” “Nothing bad will happen,” or “Don’t worry,” the anxious brain hears:
👉 “Let me check again… just to be sure.”

That’s why reassurance often works for a few seconds…
then the questions come back stronger, faster, and louder.

This isn’t a listening problem.
And it’s not a parenting problem.

When anxiety is high, the brain shifts into protection mode—
not problem-solving mode.

What actually helps is knowing:
• which common phrases accidentally fuel anxiety
• when reassurance backfires
• what to say instead to support regulation first—so calm can come back online

👇
Comment "27PHRASES" and I’ll send you the free resource:
27 Everyday Parent-Phrases That Trigger Your Child's Anxiety — and What to Say Instead

Made for real parenting moments—when reassurance is coming from love but isn’t landing. 💛

If your mind feels like it’s always running—replaying, rethinking, reanalyzing—you’re not alone.There’s a way to quiet t...
11/03/2025

If your mind feels like it’s always running—replaying, rethinking, reanalyzing—you’re not alone.
There’s a way to quiet the noise and move forward with more ease.

That’s why we created “Stop Overthinking and Overcome Decision-Making Anxiety.”
It’s a space to understand your thoughts, not fight them.

Parent self-care hits different these days.It’s not always bubble baths and yoga — sometimes it’s five quiet minutes beh...
11/03/2025

Parent self-care hits different these days.
It’s not always bubble baths and yoga — sometimes it’s five quiet minutes behind a locked door and a good laugh at a meme.

Whatever helps you reset counts. 💛

11/03/2025

We’ve all been there — lying in bed at night, replaying conversations, or assuming the worst about tomorrow.
But here’s the truth: your thoughts are not facts.
The moment you learn to challenge them, everything changes.

That’s exactly what Think Better, Feel Better helps you do — step out of thought traps and into clarity.
Start practicing today and give yourself the peace of mind you deserve.

11/03/2025

Your brain is powerful… but sometimes it tells stories that aren’t true.
Work stress. Relationships. Even late-night overthinking.
The key is spotting these thought traps in the moment so they don’t run the show.

That’s where Think Better, Feel Better comes in.

11/03/2025

Change doesn’t always come in big, dramatic ways.
Sometimes, it’s a quiet moment where you stop a spiral before it grows.

Each small shift adds up — and before you know it, you’re living lighter, calmer, and clearer.

That’s the journey Think Better, Feel Better was designed to guide you on.


That “butterflies in your stomach” moment — Kilig — reminds us how emotions can light up our days. ✨Emotions aren’t just...
10/30/2025

That “butterflies in your stomach” moment — Kilig — reminds us how emotions can light up our days. ✨
Emotions aren’t just feelings; they’re signals and we can use them to guide us toward connection, joy, and growth.

10/22/2025

Acceptance gets a bad reputation.
People hear “accept it” and think it means giving up, giving in, or pretending they’re okay with what hurts.

‼️But acceptance is NOT THE SAME AS approval.
It’s simply the moment you stop arguing with reality long enough to see what’s actually here.

😑You don’t have to like what’s happening to face it clearly.
And you don’t have to agree with something to stop letting it drain your energy.

🧠Think of it this way:
Acceptance gives reality a seat at the table — but it doesn’t hand it the mic.
It’s awareness without resistance.
It’s saying, “This is here,” so you can finally decide what to do next.

When you fight what is, you stay stuck in what was supposed to be.
But when you acknowledge what’s real — no matter how unfair, unwanted, or uncomfortable —
you create room for movement, insight, and choice.

Acceptance is strength, not surrender.
It’s what allows you to move forward with both eyes open.

Because peace isn’t about everything being fine —
it’s about knowing you can face what isn’t.

🧰Tools to help you practice real acceptance (without pretending it’s okay) are in the link in bio 👇

Jayus – Indonesian for a joke so bad, you can’t help but laugh.Sometimes, that’s exactly what we need — to find lightnes...
10/14/2025

Jayus – Indonesian for a joke so bad, you can’t help but laugh.

Sometimes, that’s exactly what we need — to find lightness, even in the awkward or imperfect moments.
Laughter doesn’t mean everything’s fine; it just reminds us that we can still feel joy. 💛

Today is World Mental Health Day — a reminder that you never have to walk through life’s challenges alone.Whether you’re...
10/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day — a reminder that you never have to walk through life’s challenges alone.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or simply tired, know this: help is available, healing is possible, and hope is real.

Let’s continue breaking the stigma, supporting one another, and prioritizing our emotional well-being — not just today, but every day.

You matter. Your story matters. And reaching out for help is a sign of strength.

Ever notice how your brain can spiral from “I’m on top of this” to “I’m not good enough” or “This is going to fall apart...
10/07/2025

Ever notice how your brain can spiral from “I’m on top of this” to “I’m not good enough” or “This is going to fall apart” in record time?

Truth is: those aren’t facts. They’re thought traps.

The power comes from seeing them for what they are — that’s when you stop spinning and start thinking clearer. 🧠💡

That’s why I created Think Better, Feel Better: The Must-Ask Questions to Stop Negative Thoughts Fast — so you’ve got go-to questions that cut through the spiral and give you back control.

👉 Ready to think better, feel better? Comment BETTER and I’ll message you the link!

We live in a culture that worships hustle and constant doing — like the only measure of worth is how much you get done. ...
10/05/2025

We live in a culture that worships hustle and constant doing — like the only measure of worth is how much you get done. But here’s the truth: rest isn’t wasted time. Rest is the fuel that makes everything else possible. Without it, the “doing” doesn’t actually work.

And yet, the moment you try to pause… here comes the inner critic:
❌ “You’re being lazy.”
❌ “You should push through.”
❌ “Everyone else is ahead of you.”

Sound familiar? That voice isn’t truth. It’s a thought trap. And thought traps love to show up when you’re tired and most in need of giving yourself permission to pause.

That’s why I created Think Better, Feel Better: The Must-Ask Questions to Stop Negative Thoughts Fast. It’s a quick guide filled with powerful questions you can turn to when your mind starts spinning with guilt, pressure, or “not enough.”

Because rest isn’t the problem — it’s the negative thoughts about rest that wear you down. When you can spot the trap, you get to step back, reclaim your peace, and actually recharge.

👉 Want the guide? Comment BETTER and I’ll message you the link.

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Moorestown, NJ
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