Eli Westfall, lmft

02/18/2026

Are you experiencing burn out? You are not alone. I am hosting a webinar next Monday to share some tools on how to navigate burn out. https://lnkd.in/e-PgBsSy

02/17/2026

As you face your day today, don’t let someone rob you of your joy or your excuse for having a bad day. Take some accountability and remember no one else can control your emotions or actions.

02/15/2026

🌟 Great News! Our Teen Group is NOW OPEN! 🌟
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02/15/2026

Ever felt like your emotions didn’t matter to your family? You’re not the only one. Check out this article with some insights on being emotionally erased. Reach out to me if you want a safe place to talk about it.

2. What you remember about your childhood is the silence.

02/11/2026

often robs us of energy and desire to participate in activities. Cognitive behavioral therapy tells us sometimes we have act before we feel like doing things. If you’re struggling with depression and the motivation to participate in activities, it’s ok to ask for help. mentalhealthmatters therapy counseling thirtysecondtherapysession

02/10/2026

Recently, I have been speaking to one of the couples I work with about how important it is to consider the words we use when we argue and the fallout that comes from those words. When we say things, they are 'out there' and can continue to have an impact, even after we try to make it right. Link in bio to read more thoughts on this.

Sticks and stones may break our bones but words can never hurt me… at least how the saying goes. The thing about sayings like this one is that they are mostly true but at the same time not entirely…

02/09/2026

Too busy for therapy? How about a ?

Overcoming depression isn’t as easy as just deciding to feel better or not be sad. Cognitive behavioral therapy tells us sometimes we have to act before we feel like it. While we can’t make ourselves not be lonely, we don’t have to be alone. We can make the decision to reach out to friends and family.

Depression sucks and no one should have to face it alone. Find your supports. Oh yeah, and finding a therapist isn’t a bad decision.

02/08/2026

Big things happening for me. I started my own therapy practice. Link in profile to find out more.

A few months ago I shared how I reached two pretty significant goals in 2025 and shared some thoughts on what to do after we reach goals we set for ourselves. You can read that here. Taking some of…

01/18/2026

Thanks to I became aware of Chichen Itza and put it on my bucket list. And thanks to I checked it off this week. Even more incredible than imagined.

12/29/2025

know thyself

A quick Google search reveals the following about this phrase: "Know thyself" is an Ancient Greek philosophical maxim inscribed at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, urging deep self-understanding by recognizing your limits, passions, emotions, and true nature, leading to wisdom, better decisions, and a more fulfilling life, a concept explored by thinkers from Socrates to modern psychologists. ...

A quick Google search reveals the following about this phrase: “Know thyself” is an Ancient Greek philosophical maxim inscribed at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, urging deep self-under…

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!!🎄🎁 Last weekend continued the Mount Dora Half Marathon and 5k tradition. 7 years of 5k, 6 years of half marathon (5 in a row and yes I got my jacket). Mom and dad have been coming down to watch the half marathon for a few years, got them in the 5k this year. Christmas Eve service yesterday with most of my favorite people. Turkey in the smoker, sweet potato casserole, and Mac and cheese still to come.

11/05/2025

Sometimes the only defense against and is focusing on something that brings us joy. I have a fascination with Bigfoot, Sasquatch, skunk ape, or yeti. I have been to the Bigfoot museum in Georgia and over the weekend I visited the Skunk Ape Research Headquarters in Ochopee, Fl. You may think I’m silly, but I enjoyed it.