Natalie A. Cherrix, LCSW

02/05/2026

NYT did a great job in this article of thoroughly exploring the realities of Dissociative Identity Disorder. Even with so many years since the movie Sybil, this diagnosis continues to be so misunderstood.

Spurred by her past struggles with dissociative identity disorder, she has devoted her professional life to studying it.

02/02/2026

For some, Winter is tough on mental health. No matter what Punxsutawney Phil says today, there’s less than two months until Spring. Hang in there!

01/29/2026

How Gratitude Helps Your Brain and Mental Health
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Gratitude isn’t just a nice idea. It’s brain science. 🧠💛

Having an attitude of gratitude actually changes your brain and improves your mental health in many measurable ways, according to research. 🙏

Gratitude can help reduce stress reactivity, strengthen emotional resilience, boost “feel-good” neurotransmitters, and even improve connection with others. 💕

Learn more in this blog. 😊

01/27/2026

Self-care and feeling joy are not always in “big” moments. Micro self-care and micro-joy help keep us going, especially when things are difficult. What is one small thing you can do or pause to notice today that brings you joy?

How to create micro moments of joy to support your nervous system, build resilience, and feel more alive in hard times.

01/20/2026

“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.”
~ Jiddu Krishnamurti

01/16/2026

Health anxiety or contamination OCD + cold and flu season = The Winter Effect, usually one of the most difficult times for someone struggling with one of these conditions.

Now that we’re deep into winter, people in colder climates are experiencing an increase in colds, flu, COVID, and other respiratory infections. And for

01/13/2026

Funny, but sad when it becomes reality. Keep movin’! 😉

01/10/2026

Make mistakes. A lot of them.

Absolute truth

01/06/2026

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can show up in some many ways, not just the rituals of handwashing, counting, or checking doors. Pure-O is a subtype of OCD that is more about intrusive thoughts and unseen mental compulsions such as mentally reviewing information or repeating certain words.

'Pure O' is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder in which a person experiences obsessive thoughts without outwardly engaging in rituals or compulsions.

01/01/2026

I just finished my 20th year of being a therapist, which does not seem at all possible. 🤯 Time is a strange thing.

In 2026, may you embark on things you at first feel are not possible. Happy New Year! ☀️

12/29/2025

“Healing isn’t linear. Neither is growth. People don’t just want to be fixed. They want to be seen.”

A physician reflects on what medical training missed—and how real healing begins with presence and truly seeing the person behind the pain.

12/24/2025

Call me in 2026 if you’re ready to get rid of a phobia that you’re fed up with! 😉

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 🌲