Velora Therapy

04/16/2026

Looking to support your team’s mental health this summer?

I’m currently booking 5 free workplace presentations and would love to partner with local businesses!

Each session includes:
✨ A 45–60 minute engaging presentation
✨ Practical tools your team can actually use
✨ An interactive activity (no boring lectures here)

Popular topic: Reducing Workplace Stress
(But I’m happy to tailor content to your team’s needs!)

If you’re interested in having me come speak at your business, send me a message and let’s see if we’re a good fit to work together.

Let’s make your workplace a little lighter, calmer, and more supported this summer 🌿

04/13/2026

We are excited to start providing therapy for kids 7+ starting June 1st!

04/06/2026

Happy Easter from Velora Therapy!

04/01/2026

Here we go, Iowa! 🌾

Already a therapist… now Iowa-approved 😌

Excited to bring my work across state lines and connect with the incredible citizens of Iowa! Schedule your free 15 minute consultation today at www.veloratherapy.com

Welcome to Velora Therapy, where every story is valued. We celebrate diversity and honor the unique experiences that shape who you are.

03/20/2026

We will be attending the ”Under the Dome” event at the IL state capitol on 3/25 to advocate for mental health legislation and help raise public awareness! We look forward to sharing what we learn with you!

03/17/2026

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

03/13/2026

🚨EXHALE. LOWER YOUR TONGUE, BECAUSE THAT'S LIKELY STUCK TO THE TOP OF YOUR MOUTH. SHAKE YOUR JAW SIDE TO SIDE. RELAX YOUR SHOULDERS. Now listen.
Mindfulness is a skill that I struggle with, even as a seasoned therapist. I have a running commentary in my head that repeats all day long, and it starts out by saying, "I need to...," followed by the thing I "need" to do.
🤔What is a need? It is a requirement. It is fundamental to our survival. Examples: water and shelter.
🤫 To quiet that monologue is challenging. First, you have to challenge those distracting thoughts. Examples:
🍽️ I do not need to get up and put away the dishes. I will survive.
📈 I do not need to run those reports right now. I will survive.
👕 I do not need to fold those clothes today, and I will not pass away if they stay in the dryer for another day!
⏰ Set an intention to check yourself daily. Even for five minutes, keep your brain operating in the present tense. 🧘‍♀️Ground yourself! Meditate! Just be aware of your thoughts and what's driving them.
Here is a picture of my mom's cat Murphy, clearly grounding herself, for tax.
🌞 Have a great weekend!

03/09/2026

🧠✨ Therapist confession: I am a huge brain nerd.

Like…the kind of person who gets genuinely excited about things like why sunlight boosts your mood, why your brain panics over emails, or why your nervous system sometimes decides a grocery store is basically a haunted house. If there’s a podcast, book, or study about the brain, I’m probably already halfway through it with a cup of coffee and a very enthusiastic highlighter. 🤓

The good news? All that dorky curiosity means I spend a lot of time learning how brains heal, regulate, and get unstuck. And I love helping people understand what’s actually happening inside their heads so things start to make more sense (and feel more manageable).

If your brain has been:
• anxious
• overwhelmed
• stuck in overdrive
• or just generally being a little dramatic

You’re not broken. Your brain is trying to protect you. Sometimes it just needs a little help learning a new playbook.

If you’ve been thinking about therapy, this is your sign to reach out. I’d love to help.

📅 You can schedule an appointment with Velora Therapy and we’ll start figuring things out together. www.veloratherapy.com

And yes…there will absolutely be some enthusiastic brain facts along the way. 🧠💛

03/08/2026

Today we celebrate the women who build, nurture, create, lead, heal, organize, inspire, and show up for their communities every single day.
So many things exist simply because of the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women — the ones running businesses, raising families, supporting friends, chasing big ideas, and still finding ways to lift others up along the way.

Here’s to the women who refuse to shrink, who claim space at the table (or build their own), and who remind us that success looks a thousand different ways. Here's to the incredible women advocating for others and tirelessly working to uphold social justice in the face of adversity! 💖✨

Happy International Women’s Day to every woman in our community. We see you. We celebrate you. And we’re grateful to grow alongside you. 🌸✨

03/05/2026

Here is the follow-up to last week's instructions for planting peppers! I got mine in the soil 6 days ago and I already have a bunch of little sprouts!

🌱Here is what to do after gathering the pepper planting supplies I talked about in last week's post.

It is time to plant the seeds! 🫑🌶️

Fill containers with moist seed mix. The Dollar Tree almost always has all of the supplies you need, including the seeds.

Plant seeds ¼ inch deep. 📏

Lightly cover with soil.

Mist gently. 💦

Cover with dome or plastic.

If you are growing more than one type of pepper, label everything. Future you will not remember what was what. Trust me. 🙄

Now, let's give them some warmth. ☀️

Put trays/containers in the the warmest spot in your house.

Expect germination in 7–21 days depending on variety and mood of the universe. 😊

Keep your soil damp, not soggy, and warm, not chilly.

Light = Power 💡

Once sprouts appear:

Remove the cover, place under grow lights or in a very sunny window.

Give sprouts 14–16 hours of light per day

Leggy plants = not enough light = sad spaghetti stems. 🍝 No está bueno.

Continue to follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram by searching for Velora Therapy and I will post pictures of my baby pepper plants. 🌶️🫑

Spring is coming! Hang in there! 🌱

02/28/2026

Black mental wellness deserves visibility — not just for a day, but every day.

This Black History Month, we’ve recognized diverse voices and experiences while underscoring that mental health equity is essential to overall health, safety, and opportunity.

Today, on , we continue to elevate conversations about stigma, center culturally responsive care, and reaffirm the importance of community-based solutions.

Black mental wellness is shaped by strength, resilience, advocacy, and collective care. It also requires access, investment, and systems change.

As Black History Month comes to a close, our commitment continues.

Learn more and join the movement at nami.org/chea, and explore the Crisis Can’t Wait campaign at nami.org/crisiscantwait.

02/28/2026

I recently overheard a conversation regarding an individual seeking a psychological assessment to reinstate their driver's license following a DUI incident. It was noted that those who pursue such services often encounter unfavorable treatment, described as scary, shameful, and intimidating. I am preparing to return to school this week so that I can provide these types of assessments in a supportive environment for this demographic. My goal is to contribute positively to both my community and others by ensuring individuals who pose a risk are kept off the roads. More information to come! Your best compliment is a referral to my practice! Like and share!