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12/30/2025

Did you know the "emotional hangover" after the holidays is a very common experience?

After weeks of anticipation, social events, and high energy, the quiet of January can feel a bit heavy. If you’re experiencing the post-holiday blues, know that your feelings are valid. This drop in dopamine is a natural response to a shift in pace.

You aren't alone in this "landing" period. If the heaviness feels too big to carry, Ezra Counseling is here to provide the support and tools you need to find your spark again. 💛

12/28/2025

The transition from holiday "highs" back to the daily grind can feel jarring. If you’re feeling sluggish or overwhelmed, remember: Ease is better than force.

Instead of diving into a mountain of resolutions and to-do lists, focus on a gentle routine reset. Swipe through for our favorite tips on lowering expectations, picking anchor habits, and supporting your nervous system as you head back into your normal rhythm.

You don’t have to do it all at once. Small, intentional steps lead to the most sustainable growth. 🌿

12/25/2025

We're stopping in, before we put down our screens and gather around the tree, to wish our Ezra Counseling community a very Merry Christmas!

Tomorrow, we celebrate the greatest gift and cherish the ones we love. From all of us at Ezra, we wish you a day filled with peace, joy, and meaningful connection! We're so thankful for you.🎄✨

12/23/2025

As the festive season ramps up, it’s important to remember that Holiday Stress is real, and the season often brings up a complex mix of emotions. It’s okay if your feelings don't match the expectation of "perfect holiday cheer."

For many, this time amplifies feelings of grief, loneliness, or the pressure of high expectations. Please grant yourself permission to feel whatever comes up—sadness, anxiety, or even exhaustion.

Prioritize self-compassion over performance. Your mental health matters more than any holiday tradition. Be gentle with yourself this season.

12/20/2025

Stop trying to suppress or shame those difficult feelings. Remember this fundamental truth: Emotions are just data.

They are signals, not moral failures, and they tell you exactly what needs attention in your inner world.

Your feelings are valid, no matter their source.
Give yourself permission to feel them fully, without the heavy burden of self-judgment. This radical act of self-compassion is where genuine emotional healing begins. Let the data inform you, but never let it shame you.

Therapy

12/17/2025

When asking for help feels like the hardest thing in the world, you are not alone.

That fear of rejection or of being a burden can keep your needs invisible. But here’s the truth: Self-advocacy is a foundational step toward stronger, healthier relationships.

Swipe through this carousel for specific, practical scripts on how to make your needs known—whether you need a small favor, emotional support, or simply the space to protect your energy. Learning these communication skills is an act of courage, not weakness!

Which script will you commit to using this week?

12/14/2025

As the year draws to a close, the pressure often mounts. Whether you're navigating holiday stress, managing end-of-year burnout, wrestling with anxiety, or simply seeking space to process the last 12 months, please know that you don't have to carry it all alone.

Asking for help isn't a sign of weakness—it's an act of profound courage.

We are here to support you. Our compassionate team of therapists is ready to connect and walk alongside you.

Click the link in our bio to explore our website and take the courageous step toward getting the support you need. It's brave. We're here.

12/11/2025

It's heartbreaking when you're doing the hard work of healing, only to face resistance from family or loved ones. You might be asking: "What do I do if they discourage my efforts?"

Please know that this disruption is common—your positive change may feel threatening because it shifts established family dynamics.

Here's the key: Prioritize your healing without sacrificing progress. Set firm boundaries by limiting therapy discussions with unsupportive members, and actively seek support from your therapist, support groups, or trusted friends. Understand that their resistance often stems from their own fear or discomfort with change, but you deserve to continue growing.

Your commitment to your mental wellness is the most important relationship you have right now. Protect it.

12/09/2025

The weight of your ancestors’ pain doesn’t have to define your future!

When patterns of anxiety, depression, or destructive behaviors seem woven into your family’s fabric, you’re likely witnessing the profound effects of generational trauma. But here’s the hopeful truth: these cycles can be broken, and healing is not only possible—it’s happening in families around the world every day.

Check out our recent blog post for a complete guide to breaking cycles and reclaiming your life. We walk you through evidence-based approaches to healing generational trauma, providing practical steps that can help you reclaim your life, and ways to protect future generations from inherited suffering.

Check out our Link in Bio for quick access to our blog.

12/06/2025

Ready to evaluate if your boundaries are truly protecting your self-worth and your energy? 🤔

Many of us accidentally let our limits erode, leading to burnout and a lost sense of self in our most important relationships.

Swipe through this carousel for a 5-Question Self-Assessment designed to pinpoint exactly where you might need stronger limits. This quick check will give you clarity on whether you're prioritizing your own needs or consistently running on empty.

Take the assessment now, then head to the blog post, "How to Keep Your Sense of Self and Self-Worth in Relationships: Boundaries, Balance, and Growth" for deep dives into setting healthy boundaries, maintaining balance, and fostering personal growth without guilt! If you know you need some extra help and personalized tools, our team of compassionate professionals is always just a call away, Live Connected.

12/02/2025

Sometimes the biggest feelings are the hardest to put into words—especially for kids. 🧸

Sand Tray Therapy bridges that gap. It gives children a safe, non-verbal language to express their inner world using the natural medium of play. By building scenes with sand and miniatures, kids can process trauma, navigate anxiety, and work through grief without the pressure of having to "explain" what is wrong.

Swipe through to see how this powerful, creative modality helps children find their voice and their healing.

If your child is struggling to communicate their emotions, our team is here to help. Click the link in our bio to connect with one of our child therapy specialists today.

11/28/2025

We are so proud and grateful to hear about the lasting impact of the healing journey from this client testimonial! This is why we focus on equipping you with tangible, long-term tools.

This is the power of working with a skilled therapist—it creates sustainable change that stays with you long after your sessions end. If you are looking for impactful, trauma-informed care and expert somatic therapy, our team is here for you serving Scottsdale and the Valley. From individual sessions for children, teens, and adults, to couples or family counseling -- we can meet you where you're at!

Ready to build the skills that last? Connect with us today! (Link in Bio)

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14362 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, 2600
Scottsdale, AZ
85260

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+16025764459

Website

http://www.ezracounseling.com/

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We All Need Help

Harsh realities of humanity, brokenness, abuse, loss and relational struggles find ways to seep gradually and sometimes abruptly into our lives and relationships. Until we become bound up with fear, anxiety, depression, addiction, performance, and no longer recognize who we are.

Ezra means help, in its Hebrew origin. Reaching out for help in the midst of life’s struggles and pain takes courage. We are with you, you can heal, change, grow; find freedom.

Don’t wait to seek help.