Jarrece Patrick Psychotherapy & Consulting

02/04/2026

Some experiences don’t live in words.
They live in the body, the nervous system, the reflex to brace.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel like they’re happening right now.

✨ You don’t erase the memory
✨ You don’t relive it endlessly
✨ You help the nervous system update the story

Many people notice:
• Reduced emotional charge
• Fewer triggers
• More choice instead of reaction

Healing doesn’t always come from more insight.
Sometimes it comes from letting the brain do what it was designed to do.

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02/01/2026

If you have ever tried to “calm down” by thinking your way out of stress, you already know how frustrating it can be. Your mind might understand that you are fine, but your body does not get the message. Your chest stays tight. Your stomach stays uneasy. Your thoughts keep racing. You can feel safe on paper and still feel unsafe inside.

This is where DBT skills can be surprisingly practical. DBT is not about forcing yourself to be positive. It is about building tools that help your nervous system settle so you can make clearer choices.

One of the simplest and most effective tools is SAFE-PLACE VISUALIZATION.

It is exactly what it sounds like. You intentionally imagine a place that feels safe, peaceful, and steady. You build it in detail. Then you let your body respond to it.

This may sound almost too easy. But there is a real clinical reason it works.

Why this works, clinically

Your brain and body respond to perceived threat, not just real threat. If your mind is replaying an argument, anticipating a difficult conversation, or scanning for what could go wrong, your nervous system can activate as if it is happening right now.

The same is true in the other direction. When you create a vivid, calming image, your body often responds with signals of safety. Slower breathing. Less muscle tension. A softer jaw. A quieter mind.

Safe-place visualization does not erase trauma. It does not fix your life. It gives your body a direct experience of settling. For many people, that is the beginning of better choices, healthier communication, and more capacity for deeper healing work.

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01/30/2026

New clients are invited to schedule therapy sessions with Jah starting February 26th via https://www.therapytribe.com/website/redirect/1047085/

01/14/2026

Being in a relationship with someone who has narcissistic personality disorder can make you doubt your reality, silence your needs, and shrink yourself to survive.

That’s not love.
That’s emotional harm.

Awareness is the first step toward healing.



SelfTrust HealingJourney

01/10/2026

You’re not lazy. You’re overwhelmed
Protecting your peace is productive.
Taking care of your mental health is how you show up for everything else.

12/24/2025

11/26/2025

I absolutely love doing couples therapy. There's something so fulfilling about watching two people choose to stay, grow, own their flaws, break through their barriers, and genuinely meet each other in the middle. My clients remind me why I do this work. Seeing couples fight for connection, understanding, and each other never gets old. It's such an honor to help them piece things together and witness those moments where it all clicks. Feeling grateful and blessed that God has called me to do this work this morning.

11/10/2025

Therapy isn’t only for people in crisis.
It’s also for the ones who seem “fine” but feel disconnected. The ones who keep it together for everyone else. The ones who can’t quite name what’s off, only that something is.

You don’t have to wait until it hurts too much to reach for help. You can start when you’re simply curious about what peace could feel like.

10/20/2025

10/19/2025

🌿 You Deserve to Be Truly Seen and Understood 🌿

If you’ve experienced narcissistic abuse — whether in a relationship, family, or workplace — you know how invisible, confused, and drained it can leave you feeling. The pain is deep, and the healing journey is often lonely.

What makes it even harder is that many therapists simply aren’t trained to recognize the complex, subtle dynamics of narcissistic abuse. It can sound “too unbelievable” — the manipulation, the gaslighting, the slow erosion of your sense of self. Unless someone has truly studied it — or even lived through it — it’s easy to miss what’s really going on beneath the surface.

That’s where I come in. 💛

I provide a safe, compassionate space for survivors of narcissistic abuse — a space where you don’t have to explain or justify your experience. I get it. I understand the confusion, the self-doubt, and the exhaustion that come with years of psychological manipulation. Together, we’ll work gently but powerfully to help you:
✨ Reconnect with your intuition and self-trust
✨ Release the guilt and shame that were never yours to carry
✨ Learn to set boundaries that honor your peace
✨ Rebuild a grounded, confident sense of self

Healing is possible. You are not “too much” or “too broken.” You’re a survivor, and you deserve to feel whole again.

If this resonates with you, I’d be honored to walk beside you on your healing journey.
🕊️ Book a therapy session with me today — and take your first step toward freedom, clarity, and peace.

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With warmth and understanding,
❤️ Jarrece “Jah” Patrick MA, NCC, LPC

10/18/2025

Hello, we are currently accepting these insurance plans. Book at https://www.rula.com/providers/MO/1962077826? to begin your therapy session.

10/17/2025

🚫 “I’m So OCD” — Why Therapists Cringe When We Hear This

You’ve probably heard someone say, “I’m so OCD—I just love when everything’s organized!”

But here’s the thing…
Liking things neat and tidy doesn’t mean you have OCD. Some people with OCD actually struggle with being organized.

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🧠 What OCD Actually Is

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is not a personality trait or a cute quirk.
It’s a serious anxiety disorder that involves:

Obsessions – unwanted, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant anxiety.
(Example: “If I don’t check the door 10 times, something terrible will happen.”)

Compulsions – repetitive behaviors or mental rituals done to relieve that anxiety.
(Example: checking, counting, cleaning, or repeating phrases.)

For people living with OCD, these thoughts and rituals are distressing, time-consuming, and disrupt daily life.
They’re not enjoyable or satisfying — they’re exhausting.

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✨ Being Neat ≠ Having OCD

Enjoying order, structure, or cleanliness is a personality preference, not a mental illness.
People with OCD don’t feel “satisfied” by their behaviors — they often feel trapped by them.

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💬 Why This Matters

When we casually say, “I’m so OCD,” we:
• Minimize what people with OCD actually go through
• Spread misinformation about mental health
• Make it harder for those who are struggling to be taken seriously

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❤️ Try Saying Instead:

✅ “I love being organized.”
✅ “I feel calm when my space is tidy.”
✅ “I like structure and routines.”

Those statements are true — without misusing a clinical diagnosis.

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Language matters.
Understanding the difference helps reduce stigma and honors the real experiences of people living with OCD. 💚

Thank you