Excelsis Behavioral Health

03/10/2026

Emily Nagoski reminds us in Come Together that Play and Lust often share a common wall in our emotional floorplan. When couples invite curiosity, humor, and exploration into their relationship, intimacy tends to follow more naturally.

✅ Play lowers pressure and invites connection

✅ Curiosity and novelty help awaken desire

✅ Shared laughter can open the doorway to lust

Where could you bring a little more playfulness into your primary relationship(s) this week?

02/27/2026

It’s National Eating Disorder Awareness Week ..

Eating disorders are not always visible. They can live behind smiles, busy schedules, and “I’m fine.” They affect people of all genders, ages, and body types, and no one should have to navigate that struggle alone.

This week is about awareness, compassion, and connection. It’s about reminding ourselves that healing is possible and that reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.

If you have been feeling overwhelmed by thoughts about food, your body, or control, consider this your gentle reminder that support is available. If you are worried about someone you love, your care and willingness to start a conversation can make a difference.

You do not have to have everything figured out before asking for help. You just have to take the first small step.

If this resonates with you, at Excelsis we are here to listen and support you when you are ready.
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02/25/2026

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that can affect how someone thinks, feels, and acts around food, weight, and their body. They are not a choice or a phase, and they can affect anyone, regardless of gender, body type, or background. Many people struggle quietly, and you often cannot tell what someone is going through just by looking.

Healing begins with compassion for yourself and for others. Listening to your body, talking about what you are experiencing, and taking small steps toward support can be powerful. Recovery is possible, and every step forward matters.

If something in this resonates with you, you are not alone. Support is available whenever you are ready to reach out.

Please share this post to help spread awareness 🩵🩵🩵
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02/24/2026

Michael and Shamika are veteran clinicians and passionate counselors dedicated to helping individuals, families, and couples thrive. Michael specializes in Marriage and Family Therapy, trauma, grief, and conflict resolution, while Shamika focuses on anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and couples counseling.

As Army veterans and certified Peer Recovery Specialists, they bring empathy, faith, and lived experience into their work. Together, they offer dual-clinician couples counseling and team-based approaches that blend clinical expertise with compassion.

As a married couple and professional team, they balance collaboration and independence, bringing unique perspectives into their practice. They are excited to grow with Excelsis and continue empowering clients on their journeys toward healing and connection.

📅 Book an appointment today and start your journey toward healing and growth.
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02/17/2026

At Excelsis Behavioral Health, we know that mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Who you are, what you’ve lived through, and the identities you carry all shape your experience in the world.

We believe in person first, culturally responsive care. That means listening before labeling, understanding before assuming, and recognizing that race, gender, sexuality, faith, family history, and lived experience all intersect in ways that matter for your well being.

Our goal is to create a space where each person feels seen, respected, and understood as a whole human being.

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01/13/2026

Kickstart your 2026!
We’re excited to share that Joe Tabone is now accepting new patients at Excelsis Behavioral Health. Joe brings a thoughtful, grounded approach to therapy and works collaboratively with clients to support emotional regulation, growth, and meaningful change.

He welcomes individuals seeking support around life transitions, stress, relationships, and substance use recovery. If you or someone you know is ready to get started, reach out through our website to connect with Joe.

www.excelsisbehavioralhealth.com

01/07/2026

Strong social moments literally prime the brain to remember more.
A quick, meaningful interaction can turn ordinary experiences into sticky memories.
Your brain gets a short learning boost window after connection, wild right.
So maybe grab coffee, have the convo, then do the hard thing and tell me in the comments when you’ve felt this happen.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/best-practices-in-health/202512/how-social-encounters-prime-the-brain-to-remember

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01/05/2026

Opinion: Avatars, prompts, and rules turn charged conversations into collaborative sessions, creating a safe structure and shared language toward a safer path to the truth, writes Dr. Josh Littleton.

01/02/2026

We love seeing our own Dr. Josh sharing his voice on Pride.com and continuing to amplify thoughtful, affirming conversations around identity, play, and mental health.

https://www.pride.com/culture/perspectives/play-therapy-games

Opinion: Avatars, prompts, and rules turn charged conversations into collaborative sessions, creating a safe structure and shared language toward a safer path to the truth, writes Dr. Josh Littleton.

01/01/2026

As we step into the new year, it’s a good reminder that self care isn’t extra, it’s foundational. Many of us grew up hearing that what you do on Jan 1 sets the tone for the year ahead, and there’s some wisdom there about intention and pacing. This month, we’re celebrating one of our clinicians, Miguel Alvarez, MSW, RCSWI, who shared thoughtful reflections on what self care really looks like in practice.

May this be the year we choose sustainability, presence, and care for ourselves as much as we offer it to others.

https://www.counseling.org/publications/counseling-today-magazine

12/31/2025

12/24/2025

This holiday season, it’s okay to be a little selfish and choose how you want your days to unfold, your energy matters. As one of our favorite authors, Louise Hay, reminds us, choice is freedom and freedom is power.

Our offices will be closed on Christmas Day and will reopen on Friday, December 26, we look forward to being back with you then.

www.excelsisbehavioralhealth.com