Pride and Grace Counseling

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Practicing feedback in therapy is part of the work. Because therapy isn’t a one‑way street. It’s a relationship with com...
03/27/2026

Practicing feedback in therapy is part of the work. Because therapy isn’t a one‑way street. It’s a relationship with communication, negotiation, and a real connection.

Sometimes that means saying, “Hey, that didn’t sit right with me,” or asking for something to feel different next time. That kind of honesty isn’t disrespectful or disruptive. It’s actually a sign of safety and trust.

I genuinely love it when clients share feedback. It helps us repair, adjust, and build the kind of confidence and language they can carry into the rest of their lives.

Your voice matters in the room. Your experience matters. And you’re allowed to name what you need.

There are moments when it can feel deeply painful to realize your faith tradition is what it is. That recognition alone ...
03/26/2026

There are moments when it can feel deeply painful to realize your faith tradition is what it is. That recognition alone can bring up grief, fear, anger, confusion, or a sense of disorientation.

Christian Nationalism is present in United States politics. And it may feel scary to see your own faith tradition, if it is or was Christianity, connected to violence, racism, or bigotry in communities.

This post is simply to acknowledge that reaction.

It makes sense if your body tightens. It makes sense if you feel heartbroken or unsettled. It makes sense if you’re trying to reconcile what you were taught with what you’re seeing.

There’s nothing wrong with your response. It’s human to feel something when the tradition that shaped you is also part of harm. ❤️

Cognitive approaches were the foundation of my graduate training — the idea that changing your thoughts would change you...
03/23/2026

Cognitive approaches were the foundation of my graduate training — the idea that changing your thoughts would change your emotions and behaviors. And while those tools can be incredibly helpful, they don’t work for everyone.

Some people can’t access their thoughts or memories. Some feel disconnected from their inner world. Some feel like they’re forcing themselves to “think differently” without anything actually shifting.

That’s because trauma and stress don’t live only in the mind... they live in the body.

Somatic training allows me to support clients in a deeper, more integrated way. It helps people release what their bodies have been holding, reconnect with themselves, and build safety from the inside out. 💚

Pausing can feel uncomfortable when your body has spent years in survival mode. If slowing down feels wrong or unfamilia...
03/20/2026

Pausing can feel uncomfortable when your body has spent years in survival mode. If slowing down feels wrong or unfamiliar, there’s nothing “broken” about you. The thing is, your nervous system learned to protect you by staying alert.

With practice, your body can learn a different kind of safety. You can build the capacity to pause, notice what you’re feeling, and respond in ways that support you instead of overwhelming you. ❤️

For many people who grew up in oppressive or high‑control environments, pride wasn’t something they were encouraged to f...
03/18/2026

For many people who grew up in oppressive or high‑control environments, pride wasn’t something they were encouraged to feel. You may have learned to stay small, avoid attention, anticipate what others wanted, or simply do whatever it took to survive. In those systems, enjoying yourself or feeling proud of who you are was often labeled as selfish, corrupt, or dangerous.

But pride isn’t selfishness. It’s reclamation. It’s the slow, steady work of remembering that you’re allowed to take up space. You’re allowed to feel joy. You’re allowed to love who you are becoming.

Everyone deserves care, love, safety, and the chance to thrive. And sometimes that begins with the simple act of letting yourself enjoy your own life, even if it feels unfamiliar at first.

Once you’ve started questioning the beliefs you were raised with, there’s often a quiet moment where you realize: “I don...
03/16/2026

Once you’ve started questioning the beliefs you were raised with, there’s often a quiet moment where you realize: “I don’t know what comes next.” That in‑between space can feel disorienting, like you’re standing between who you were told to be and who you’re becoming.

The Journey Forwards is designed for that exact moment. This workshop offers a supportive space to explore what rebuilding can look like when you’re no longer operating from fear, pressure, or inherited expectations.

Deconstructing Christianity: Part 2 — The Journey Forwards Saturday, March 21 • 10:30 am PT

So many bisexual people grow up hearing myths that make them question their own identity. These myths create real stress...
03/13/2026

So many bisexual people grow up hearing myths that make them question their own identity. These myths create real stress, confusion, and erasure. 🧡

Just so you know...your identity doesn’t need proof. Your relationships don’t define your q***rness. You deserve to be believed and supported as you are.

Part 2 of our workshop series, The Journey Forwards, offers a supportive space to explore what comes next for you, at yo...
03/12/2026

Part 2 of our workshop series, The Journey Forwards, offers a supportive space to explore what comes next for you, at your pace and in your own language. Whether you’re rebuilding, redefining, or simply resting in the in‑between, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

💚 Deconstructing Christianity:
Part 2 — The Journey Forwards
Saturday, March 21 • 10:30 am PT
$20 covers both workshops

So many people feel guilty for needing rest, stepping back, or not being able to show up in the ways they wish they coul...
03/09/2026

So many people feel guilty for needing rest, stepping back, or not being able to show up in the ways they wish they could, especially when the world feels unsafe and the pressure to “do more” is constant.

But overwhelm isn’t apathy. Shutdown isn’t indifference. Your nervous system has limits, and honoring those limits doesn’t make you less committed to justice or community care.

Therapy can help you untangle the guilt, understand what’s happening in your body, and find ways to stay engaged that don’t require burning yourself out. You’re allowed to protect your peace and care deeply about the world. 🧡

Guilt tells you to push harder. Capacity reminds you you’re already stretched thin.Needing to step back makes you human....
03/06/2026

Guilt tells you to push harder. Capacity reminds you you’re already stretched thin.

Needing to step back makes you human. Therapy can help you understand that difference and find ways to show up without abandoning yourself.

If you’ve been questioning the beliefs you grew up with, you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong.Deconstru...
03/05/2026

If you’ve been questioning the beliefs you grew up with, you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong.

Deconstruction can bring up confusion, grief, relief, anger, curiosity...sometimes all at the same time. It’s a tender process, especially when you were never given space to explore your own truth.

This Saturday, we’re gathering for Part 1: Dogma to Discovery, a guided space to look at where your beliefs came from, what was taught to you, and what still feels true for you now. It’s a confidential, affirming workshop designed to help you make sense of your story with support instead of shame.

Part 2: The Journey Forwards follows later this month, offering space to explore what healing, rebuilding, and moving forward can look like for you.

Both workshops are included in the $20 registration.

Chronic invalidation, erasure, and pressure to “prove” your identity take a real toll on mental health.If you’ve ever fe...
03/02/2026

Chronic invalidation, erasure, and pressure to “prove” your identity take a real toll on mental health.

If you’ve ever felt unseen in straight spaces and q***r spaces, or questioned whether you’re “allowed” to claim your identity, you’re not alone. Your experiences are real. Your identity is real. And you deserve support that honors the fullness of who you are. 💚

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