The Center for Holistic Psychotherapy

04/06/2026

Stress can feel overwhelming, especially when emotions rise quickly, and your body feels like it’s in overdrive. One helpful skill from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for managing intense stress is the TIPP skill, which focuses on quickly calming the body’s stress response.

TIPP stands for:

❄️ Temperature – Changing your body temperature (like holding ice or splashing cold water on your face) can help activate your body’s calming reflex and slow down intense emotions.

🏃 Intense Exercise – Short bursts of physical activity (jumping jacks, running in place, push-ups) help burn off stress hormones and release built-up tension.

🌬️ Paced Breathing – Slowing your breath signals to your nervous system that you are safe. Try inhaling for 4 seconds and exhaling for 6 seconds to help your body settle.

💪 Progressive Muscle Relaxation – Tense and release muscle groups throughout your body to reduce physical tension and bring awareness back to the present moment.

These tools are designed to help regulate your body during moments of high stress or emotional overwhelm. Once your body begins to calm, it becomes easier to think clearly and choose how you want to respond.

Throughout this month, we’ll be sharing stress awareness, coping tools, and practical skills you can use in everyday life.

You don’t have to manage stress alone—support and effective tools are available. Find support on our website at:
https://www.centerforholisticpsychotherapy.com/

04/01/2026

Stress isn’t always a bad thing—but when it goes unnoticed or unaddressed, it can take a real toll on our minds and bodies.

Stress shows up in different ways:

Eustress – the motivating kind of stress that helps us rise to challenges like starting a new job, planning a big event, or working toward a goal.

Everyday stress – the pressures of daily responsibilities, deadlines, relationships, and busy schedules.

Distress – when stress becomes overwhelming and begins to impact our emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

Our bodies often tell us we’re stressed before we consciously realize it. Some common signs include:
• Trouble sleeping
• Tight shoulders or headaches
• Feeling overwhelmed or irritable
• Racing thoughts or difficulty concentrating
• Changes in appetite or energy

Stress can come from many places—work demands, life transitions, relationship challenges, financial concerns, or experiences that affect our sense of safety and trust.

Taking time to check in with yourself is not selfish—it’s necessary. Small steps like resting, setting boundaries, moving your body, and talking with someone you trust can make a meaningful difference.

If stress has begun to feel overwhelming, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Support and healing are possible.

Check out this month's blog at:
https://www.centerforholisticpsychotherapy.com/blog

03/31/2026

🎥 We’re Hiring! Join Our Team

Are you an LPC Resident in Counseling or LMFT Resident in Counseling looking for a supportive, growth-focused environment to launch your career? We’d love to connect with you!

At our practice, we’re passionate about helping both our clients and our clinicians thrive. You’ll gain hands-on experience, quality supervision, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of individuals, couples, and families.

✨ What we offer:
• Supportive supervision and mentorship
• A collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Meaningful, client-centered work

If you’re ready to build your skills, grow your confidence, and be part of a team that truly cares—this could be the perfect fit.
📩 Apply today or reach out to learn more!
https://www.centerforholisticpsychotherapy.com/

03/30/2026

March is Self-Injury Awareness Month

Daily reminder: A small step forward is still forward.

Healing doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic. Sometimes it’s getting out of bed. Sometimes it’s reaching out. Sometimes it’s choosing a safer coping skill. Every step counts.

If this month feels heavy, know that you are not alone — and support is available.

If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Let’s continue breaking the stigma and creating space for honest conversations and healing.

Find support on our website at https://www.centerforholisticpsychotherapy.com/

03/23/2026

✨ Meet Becca, Licensed Resident in Counseling ✨

Taking that first step toward therapy can feel intimidating — but you don’t have to do it alone.

Becca provides compassionate support to individuals, couples, and families navigating life’s challenges. Whether you’re in a transitional season, healing from the past, managing daily stress, or simply needing a safe place to process your thoughts and feelings — counseling can be a powerful part of your journey.

Top Specialties:
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress

Areas of Expertise:
• Coping skills
• Self-esteem building
• LGBTQ+ care

Becca takes an eclectic, personalized approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-based techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs.

She is especially passionate about helping individuals shift from surviving to truly thriving.

Virtual Appointments Available.
Becca offers secure virtual sessions and is highly skilled in providing effective, engaging therapy online.

If you’re feeling stuck in negative patterns or weighed down by what’s holding you back, Becca is here to help you identify those barriers and create meaningful change.

No judgment. No shame. Just support, growth, and collaboration.

If you’re open and ready to invest in yourself, Becca would love to walk alongside you.

📩 Reach out today — your healing journey can begin now.

https://www.centerforholisticpsychotherapy.com/

03/16/2026

March is Self-Injury Awareness Month

Knowing how to help can make all the difference.

• Lead with empathy
• Educate yourself
• Encourage open, judgment-free conversations
• Listen more than you speak
• Help break the stigma

Support starts with compassion. You don’t have to have all the answers — just a willingness to care.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. Help is available.

Want to learn more about how to support a loved one? Check out our blog at https://www.centerforholisticpsychotherapy.com/blog

03/09/2026

March is Self-Injury Awareness Month

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, coping can look different for everyone — and small steps matter.
Here are a few skills to try:

• Temperature – Hold ice or splash cold water to reset your nervous system
• Physical activity – Go for a walk, stretch, or move your body
• Creative outlet – Paint, draw, journal, or create
• Seek support – Call or text someone you trust
• Listen to music – Play songs that help you release, regulate, or feel understood

You are not alone, and you are enough, and you have value. Support is available.

If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.
Healing is possible.

Find support on our website at https://www.centerforholisticpsychotherapy.com/

03/02/2026

March is Self-Injury Awareness Month
Self-harm is often a way people cope with overwhelming emotions—not a bid for attention, but a sign that someone is hurting.
At our practice, we focus on helping individuals build skills that reduce self-harm and increase emotional resilience. Small changes can make a big difference.
If urges feel intense, try:

• Using grounding skills (5-4-3-2-1, cold water, movement)
• Expressing emotions through writing or art
• Reaching out to someone you trust

You don’t have to do this alone.
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of su***de, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) — free, confidential, 24/7.
Healing isn’t about perfection. It’s about building safer ways to cope, one step at a time.
Check out our blog at https://www.centerforholisticpsychotherapy.com/post/self-injury-awareness-building-skills-for-safer-coping

March is Self-Injury Awareness Month, a time to bring compassion, understanding,and practical support to individuals who may be struggling with self-harm. While self-injury is often misunderstood, it is rarely about seeking attention or dramatics. More often, it is a way of coping with overwhelming....

01/13/2026

Check out our January blog!

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11/05/2025

https://www.centerforholisticpsychotherapy.com/post/november-men-s-mental-health-awareness-month

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09/24/2025

New blog on Su***de Prevention Awareness Month:

Every September, we pause to recognize National Su***de Prevention Month, a time dedicatedto raising awareness, breaking the stigma, and providing hope to those who may be struggling. Su***de is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, yet it is also preventable. By learning to recog...

09/21/2025

Anna Marie on The Wall Street Journal

We are so excited for our very own Anna Marie Askin in her recent accomplishment of joining the Who's Who of Distinguished Leaders in 2025. Please see below the publication in The Wall Street Journal that highlights her being added to the list. Congratulations Anna Marie from your team at the Center...