You Can Heal Here!
Do you ever wonder if what you are doing is worth what it is costing you? You know, you sit there eating your third cookie, planning to get some coffee or milk…
Interruptions are, at worst, an annoyance most of the time. There are millions of minor interruptions to our day, and they often change the course of the entir…
You’ve felt it, walked into a room, and thought, “I hope…isn’t here!” “I won’t attend that function because that person will be there.” You think about them a…
Do you know a control freak? Do you consider yourself a control freak? You know, everyone has to do things your way. You have to know what is coming next. You…
You think of yourself as the rock of your family. You see yourself being there, serving them, giving everything you have for them. You exhaust yourself doing e…
Have you ever been betrayed? You know what I mean, that deep, dark betrayal where you trusted someone for years and you trusted them with your deepest secret, t…
Brainfraid, that’s my new word for how you feel. You’re fine, but your brain? Well, not so much. You know what I mean, you’re minding your business, doing…
HURT FEELINGS Do you find yourself trying hard not to hurt anybody’s feelings? You don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings, so you quietly say yes to thei…
I wonder if anybody else feels like we have experienced an explosion in our population over the last few years. I’ve noticed even the folks who have transplant…
You catch yourself mad cleaning, yelling at someone inside your head. Nothing works, you can’t even believe you have the energy to clean. You just feel dark,…
Finding a counselor or therapist in what we often call Middle East Tennessee, specifically Knoxville or Maryville, and the surrounding areas, has become more an…
You know you need help, you can’t hide how you feel anymore, and the darkness is closing in. You still wonder if you can make it another day. You show up and…
Choosing the best provider to help you grow as a person can be a difficult task. Many of you are looking for help for a mental health problem, such as anxiety…
You’re thinking about seeing someone about the problem you have. You feel stuck or trapped and as if you are never going to see the light of day again. You le…
You think there is no way anyone understands your feelings and your struggle. You‘ve lost all your joy and hope, and you see no reason to do anything.…
You think about counseling or therapy and wonder if you need it, or if it might be beneficial to you. Many people don’t know the difference between counseling…
You feel it constantly, close your eyes, and you are there again. Sleep and it invades your dreams. Smell the wrong thing and you crumple into a heap. Panic…
We all need help and support. We need a safe place to share our feelings and to think through our problems. People rarely succeed without wise counsel from so…
You know you need help, you aren’t sure you are going to make it another day if you don’t do something. Your world is falling apart, and you just don’t know wh…
Choosing the best provider to help you grow as a person can be a difficult task. Many of you are looking for help for a mental health problem, such as anxiety…
You know you need help, you can’t hide how you feel anymore, and the darkness is closing in. You still wonder if you can make it another day. You show up and…
Finding a counselor or therapist in what we often call Middle East Tennessee, specifically Knoxville or Maryville, and the surrounding areas, has become more an…
You know you need help, you aren’t sure you are going to make it another day if you don’t do something. Your world is falling apart, and you just don’t know wh…
Finding a counselor or therapist in what we often call Middle East Tennessee, specifically Knoxville or Maryville, and the surrounding areas, has become more an…
We all need help and support. We need a safe place to share our feelings and to think through our problems. People rarely succeed without wise counsel from so…
The myth of the perfect family is one of the most harmful cultural expectations we face... I am Vickie, a therapist in Maryville, TN, and I help people from Kno…
Crying is a release, not a collapse. Emotions are meant to be felt, not buried. Therapy helps you ride the wave, not drown in it. I am Vickie, a therapist in Ma…
Therapy isn’t only for those in crisis. It’s for anyone who wants to understand themselves better, build resilience, and thrive. I am Vickie, a therapist in Mar…
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. It takes courage to face your struggles head-on and grow from them. I am Vickie, a therapist in Maryville, TN,…
Silence fuels pain. Talking brings clarity, relief, and healing. Therapy provides a safe space to unpack what weighs you down. I am Vickie, a therapist in Maryv…
Believing you should manage everything yourself can keep you from getting the support you need. Therapy isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. I am Vickie, a therapist in…
Many people think therapy is only for crises. In reality, therapy can help with daily stress, relationship struggles, or just learning more about yourself. I am…
Absolutely not. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Therapy is a proactive step toward a healthier, more balanced life. I am Vickie, a therapist…
Therapy can benefit anyone. While it’s essential for managing mental illness, it’s also helpful for stress, life transitions, relationship issues, and personal…
Finding a counselor or therapist in what we often call Middle East Tennessee, specifically Maryville, TN, has become more and more challenging lately. It see…
Choosing the best provider to help you grow as a person can be a difficult task. Many of you are looking for help for a Mental Health problem such as anxie…
You think about counseling or therapy and wonder if you need it or if it might be beneficial to you. Many people don’t know the difference between counselin…
The myth of the perfect family is one of the most harmful cultural expectations we face...
Crying is a release, not a collapse. Emotions are meant to be felt, not buried. Therapy helps you ride the wave, not drown in it.
Silence fuels pain. Talking brings clarity, relief, and healing. Therapy provides a safe space to unpack what weighs you down.
Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. It takes courage to face your struggles head-on and grow from them.
Avoiding difficult conversations doesn’t make the problem go away. In fact, talking about it with a therapist can be the first step to healing.
Believing you should manage everything yourself can keep you from getting the support you need. Therapy isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom.
Many people think therapy is only for crises. In reality, therapy can help with daily stress, relationship struggles, or just learning more about yourself.
Absolutely not. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Therapy is a proactive step toward a healthier, more balanced life.
Therapy can benefit anyone. While it’s essential for managing mental illness, it’s also helpful for stress, life transitions, relationship issues, and personal…
Boundaries are not walls—they are guidelines for healthy relationships. They define where you end and someone else begins.
Forgiveness doesn’t mean forgetting or excusing the harm. It means choosing to let go of resentment for your own peace.
Why do I keep making the same mistakes my parents did? Generational trauma and patterns influence us more than we know, but awareness is the first step to chang…
You are not the problem; the problem is the system. Family Systems Therapy helps us understand how patterns, roles, and behaviors pass through generations.
“Just stay positive!” can sometimes do more harm than good. Toxic positivity dismisses real emotions and pressures people to pretend. It’s okay to not be okay.
Not all labor is physical. Emotional labor, planning, worrying, remembering birthdays, checking in—these often go unnoticed. But they’re real and exhausting. If…
You want to help the people you love, but trying to fix them can cross into control. People have to choose healing for themselves. You can support, encourage, a…
Setting boundaries isn’t an act of cruelty—it’s an act of clarity. Boundaries communicate what you will and won’t accept, and they protect the emotional space y…
We often underestimate the power of our words. A careless comment can lodge itself in someone’s spirit for years. Take the time today to use your words to heal,…
In a world that rewards hustle, taking a pause feels rebellious. But sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is stop. To reflect. To breathe. To let clarit…
Sometimes, in our desire to help others, we end up enabling harmful behaviors. True support doesn’t always feel good—it often means setting boundaries, saying n…
We often burden ourselves with unrealistic expectations: "I should have done more," "I should be better," "I shouldn’t feel this way." These self-criticisms onl…