So, you finally took the plunge, scheduled a therapy session, and… it didn’t feel great. Maybe you didn’t click with the therapist, or perhaps you left feeling like nothing changed. If you’re wondering, “what if therapy doesn’t work?”—you’re not alone. Let’s talk about why therapy might not seem effective right away and what you can […]

So, you’re thinking about therapy. Maybe you’ve been considering it for a while, or life happened and finally pushed you to Google “therapists near me.” Either way, you’re here, and that’s an AMAZING first step. That’s why we’re excited to share what therapy is and help you understand what to expect in your first therapy […]

When was the last time you took 30 minutes just for you? I have this theory (though, to be fair, I’m pretty sure it’s not mine and I picked it up along my healing journey).   If you take 30 minutes a day to build a new habit, you’re able to comfortably invest in yourself for […]

If you’re on social media, you may have noticed the growing conversation around regulating your nervous system and how to regulate your nervous system.  It’s wild how you can learn so much on social media, and also never understand the full story.  From a licensed therapist, here’s the truth: regulating your nervous system is hard […]

No matter how long you’ve been in therapy, how many professionals you’ve worked with, or how long you feel like you’ve been on the ~healing journey~, sometimes you need to go back to square one for your mental health.  Hi — I’m Becca. I’m a licensed therapist and Master Social Worker. I own Forward Healing, […]

Have you ever heard of ‘anchor points’? Anchor points are skills that you can utilize at any point in your day, depending on what you need.  Anchor points are built off your coping skills but they feel different. They aren’t used for prevention. Anchor points are great if you can tolerate your anxiety and you […]

When your anxiety pushes you on the what-if train, what if you had tools to change your perspective? How would your day-to-day life change? Here’s what we mean. Let’s say you feel paralyzed in an anxious state as you anticipate an upcoming date, a promotion, a family event…  You can’t stop finding and ruminating over […]

Most people don’t look forward to colder weather coming. The end of longer sunny days, more free time, going back to school, and the potential onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder — we don’t look forward to it either. The end-of-summer blues are real, but they don’t have to derail you.  Every year when summer fades, we […]

Having a rough day, and want to reset your mood?  Take a shower! No, we aren’t kidding. Here’s why:  Go take a shower, and see if your mood improves.  Want to read more about the science behind it? Check out this article from Medium: 9 ways showering is brilliant for your mental health. Looking for […]

Have you noticed how wanting to heal is cool now?  The last 5 years have been a whirlwind ride around therapy.  For decades, therapists were taught to be blank slates, treat mental health like we do a broken knee, and limit their self expression + personal journeys.  Insert social media and TikTok therapists… and you […]