Driven by Wellness Therapy Studio, LLC

Driven by Wellness Therapy Studio, LLC Anxiety & Trauma Therapist
EMDR + Talk ⁣Therapy + Mind|Body
In office & virtual in Florida

Waiting for a text back gives your brain a blank space to fill, and it hates that. Suddenly you’re rereading messages, r...
12/30/2025

Waiting for a text back gives your brain a blank space to fill, and it hates that. Suddenly you’re rereading messages, replaying the conversation, trying to catch a mistake that probably isn’t there. The anxiety isn’t proof that you care too much but it’s just what happens when there isn’t enough information yet to feel secure. Don’t let the silence convince you of a story that hasn’t happened.

If you want tools to calm your body in real life, comment REGULATE to get my free guide - link in bio 🩵

Some parts of today might feel really good.Some might feel heavier than you expected.It’s strange how one day can hold c...
12/25/2025

Some parts of today might feel really good.
Some might feel heavier than you expected.
It’s strange how one day can hold comfort and heaviness at the same time.

However it feels, it does not define your worth.

When replying to a text starts to feel high stakes, it’s usually not about the message itself. Somewhere along the way, ...
12/18/2025

When replying to a text starts to feel high stakes, it’s usually not about the message itself. Somewhere along the way, you learned that timing, tone, or wording could change how close a connection feels. Maybe you’ve seen interest pull back after saying the “wrong” thing, replying too fast, or waiting too long. Over time, that experience teaches your brain to step in early, running through possibilities before your thumbs even move. That’s why replying can turn into rereading, drafting, deleting, and rewriting, not because you’re trying to be perfect, but because you’re trying to be careful. When connection hasn’t always felt consistent, you start paying closer attention, hoping this time it won’t shift.

Does replying ever feel more risky than it should?

If you want something simple to interrupt that spiral before you hit send, there’s a free resource linked in my bio. You can also comment REGULATE and I’ll send it your way.

Of course we are all responsible for how we show up in relationships and for navigating our attachment style! But a litt...
12/15/2025

Of course we are all responsible for how we show up in relationships and for navigating our attachment style! But a little clarity, some consistency, and emotional maturity goes a long way.

What would you add to your own wish list?

Holiday gatherings can bring out a level of curiosity that nobody asked for. A lot of us already walk in with a certain ...
12/12/2025

Holiday gatherings can bring out a level of curiosity that nobody asked for.

A lot of us already walk in with a certain kind of dread around the questions or comments we might get, and it makes it hard to stay present when you’re mentally preparing for every possible scenario.

And if you’re someone who just smiles your way through discomfort or defaults to keeping things smooth for everyone else, it makes sense that these moments feel heavier.

Having a few simple phrases in your back pocket can make the whole thing feel a tiny bit more manageable. You don’t need a speech. You don’t have to explain yourself. You just need something that helps you redirect without feeling like you’re carrying the whole moment on your shoulders.

And if you’re still figuring out what your limits actually are, that’s completely normal especially if you grew up adjusting yourself to keep everyone else comfortable. I put together a guide to help you sort out your quiet boundaries, the ones you don’t have to say out loud for them to matter.

Comment BOUNDARY and I’ll send it to you.

A lot of people go into the holidays hoping that the thoughtfulness, planning, and emotional effort they put in will com...
12/08/2025

A lot of people go into the holidays hoping that the thoughtfulness, planning, and emotional effort they put in will come back to them in the same way. When it does not, it feels confusing and personal. It is easy to start wondering if you are doing something wrong or if you are caring too much.

But for many people, the effort mismatch has nothing to do with your worth. People have different emotional bandwidth, different stress levels, and different ways of showing care.

Acceptance is not about pretending you are fine with doing more. It is about recognizing that you cannot force someone into your style of giving, no matter how much you wish they would meet you there. It is about making choices based on what you want to offer, not what you hope will come back to you.

You are not wrong for wanting reciprocity, and you are not alone in feeling the sting when your energy is not met with the same intention. This season, give from choice, not from fear, pressure, or the hope that someone will finally respond the way you have been hoping for. Let your effort be something you choose, not something you use to hold everything together.

A lot of people get thrown off by discomfort because they have spent years smoothing things over, fixing tension, or kee...
12/05/2025

A lot of people get thrown off by discomfort because they have spent years smoothing things over, fixing tension, or keeping everyone else comfortable.

So when you try something different, like pausing before replying, saying less, or letting someone else manage their own reaction, the discomfort can hit fast and it can feel way bigger than the moment itself.

It is not always a sign something is wrong. Sometimes it is just what it feels like when you are not slipping back into the pattern that kept everything out of sight, out of mind.

This is where it helps to slow down and check in with yourself instead of jumping to the worst conclusion.

“Is this unsafe or is it unfamiliar?”

Those two things can feel similar at first, but they are not the same.

If you are working through trauma or old survival patterns, emotional safety is a big part of this work. Working with someone can help you rebuild that internal trust while having the support you need to not feel overwhelmed by these moments.

Holidays pull more from you than you realize. Noise, questions, old dynamics, people talking over each other, the pressu...
12/03/2025

Holidays pull more from you than you realize. Noise, questions, old dynamics, people talking over each other, the pressure to be on, trying to keep the mood neutral, all of it adds up fast.

If you feel drained, overstimulated, or like you crashed the second you got home, nothing is wrong with you. You are not being dramatic. Your system was holding a lot.
Try one or two small resets tonight. Nothing dramatic and nothing intense. Just small ways to help your body settle and feel a bit more grounded again.

If you want tools that work in real life, not just in peaceful moments, comment REGULATE and I will send you my guide.

Disclaimer: These are temporary in the moment supports, not long term healing. If the holiday brought up deeper reactions, patterns, or overwhelm, working with someone who prioritizes emotional safety can help you untangle what is underneath.

If you’re hiding in the bathroom right now pretending to check a text so you don’t lose your mind, that’s a great hack!!...
11/27/2025

If you’re hiding in the bathroom right now pretending to check a text so you don’t lose your mind, that’s a great hack!!

And I’m proud of you because your body asked for a minute and you listened.

I hope these small check-ins help you catch your breath before someone asks you another question you weren’t prepared for. Holidays can be a lot, especially when you’re trying to manage everyone else’s energy on top of your own.

If you want real tools you can use outside of bathroom breaks, comment REGULATE and I’ll send you the free guide. 🤍

The holidays can bring comfort, connection, and nostalgia, but they can also stir up a lot.For some, it’s family, noise,...
11/25/2025

The holidays can bring comfort, connection, and nostalgia, but they can also stir up a lot.

For some, it’s family, noise, and full schedules. For others, it’s quieter, maybe even complicated. Whether you’re surrounded by people or spending the day on your own, this season can hold mixed feelings and memories.

If things feel like a lot, these small pauses can help you come back to yourself, a short walk, a slow breath, a quiet moment away from the noise.

You don’t have to make the day perfect. Just make it feel a little more doable, one moment at a time. 🩵

If you want to learn how to regulate in real life, not just when things are easy, comment REGULATE and I’ll send you my free guide.


There’s a lot of buzz around “the window of tolerance,” but here’s how I usually explain it.Imagine sitting near the edg...
11/20/2025

There’s a lot of buzz around “the window of tolerance,” but here’s how I usually explain it.

Imagine sitting near the edge of a cliff. When you’re right at the edge, even something small, like a text you didn’t expect or someone’s tone shifting, can push you over.

That’s what it feels like when your tolerance for distress is narrow. Small stressors feel huge because you’re already close to your limit.

The goal isn’t to avoid cliffs altogether, it’s to move a little farther back from the edge. To build enough space between you and the drop, so when something happens, you can catch yourself before falling over.

That space is your window. Expanding it means you can ride the ups and downs without feeling completely thrown off course.

If you want support learning how to regulate in real life, comment REGULATE and I’ll send you my free guide.


There’s nothing wrong with needing reassurance.It’s human to want to know things are okay, to look for a text, a tone, o...
11/13/2025

There’s nothing wrong with needing reassurance.

It’s human to want to know things are okay, to look for a text, a tone, or a sign that you’re safe in a connection.

Regulation is what helps your body believe you’re safe, even when the outside world feels uncertain. It’s what helps you return to yourself instead of waiting for someone else to make you feel okay again.

That might look like reorienting yourself to the present moment, noticing what’s around you, naming what you see, or feeling your feet on the floor before reacting.

We’re not meant to stay regulated all the time, it ebbs and flows. What matters is learning how to notice when you’re off and finding ways to come back to yourself.

The goal isn’t to never need reassurance, it’s to build enough inner safety that you can stay connected to yourself while you wait for it.

🩵 If you want to learn how to regulate in real life (not just in theory), comment REGULATE and I’ll send you my free guide.





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