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Anxiety Counseling in Richmond

Feeling completely powerless can be paralyzing. 😰

But when we take even small actions that align with our values, we remind ourselves that we do have influence over our own lives, our communities, and the way we show up in the world.

This shift in perspective can ease anxiety and bring a sense of stability, even in uncertain times.

Here’s what you can do -

1️⃣ Identify small, meaningful actions you can take

You don’t have to change the world overnight, but small steps matter.

Ask yourself:

Can I support a cause I care about by donating, volunteering, or spreading awareness?

Are there conversations I can have with friends or family to bring awareness to an issue?

Can I make choices in my daily life (where I shop, who I support, how I spend my time) that align with my values?

2️⃣ Redirect your energy toward what feels grounding and meaningful If you find yourself stuck in an anxiety spiral about things beyond your control, try gently shifting your focus to something tangible:

Engaging in hobbies that bring a sense of accomplishment (gardening, cooking, writing, etc.)

Spending time with loved ones and nurturing personal connections.

Setting small, achievable goals that bring a sense of progress.

3️⃣ Create daily habits that support emotional stability

Routines can provide a sense of normalcy in chaotic times. Ask yourself:

What habits help me feel my best—mentally, physically, or emotionally?

Can I create a morning or evening routine that brings comfort and structure?

Are there small rituals (journaling, meditation, reading) that help me feel more in control of my own experience?

By focusing on what is within our reach, we shift from helplessness to empowerment, allowing us to show up in the world with more clarity and resilience.

You have more power than you think. 🌿

At Life By Design Therapy™, we help you move from anxiety and helplessness to a place of empowerment by teaching you how to reconnect with your body, regulate your nervous system, and create meaningful change in your life.

Ready to shift from survival mode to intentional living? Let’s do this together. Book a free no-obligation call with us today. 💛

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In this blog, we are going to talk about ways to help you decode your emotions and equip you with the tools to navigate them with compassion and clarity.

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😥 Communication Tips: When Your Partner is Depressed 😥

Are you wondering what you can say to your spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, partner or loved one when they're feeling depressed?

Providing a space to express their feelings and emotions can be supportive and helping them find a qualified therapist if they need it.

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Anxiety Therapy in Berkeley CA

I know what it’s like to feel completely overwhelmed by the world..

You know, like no matter how hard I try to stay calm, the weight of everything feel like it’s too much.

If you’ve been feeling this way…anxious, drained, or on edge lately, you’re not alone.

When the world feels heavy finding ways to ground yourself is essential.

In my latest blog, I’m sharing practical, compassionate strategies to help you navigate through it all.

You can find the link to read in my bio!

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Talk Therapy in Berkeley California

Why does emotional vocabulary matter?

A strong emotional vocabulary isn’t just about naming your feelings, it’s about creating space for healing and growth.

When you can identify and articulate what you’re feeling, you unlock powerful tools for self-awareness, connection, and resilience.

✨ Here’s why it’s important:

Naming emotions helps you create awareness about what’s really going on.

Clarity around emotions reduces overwhelm and brings calm.

It supports clear communication and deeper connections with others.

Understanding your emotions gives the ability to choose how you respond instead of reacting.

Want to learn how to build this skill? 🌟

Check out our blog, “5 Ways to Build a Strong Emotional Vocabulary & Why it Matters,” for actionable tips to expand your emotional toolkit and enhance your healing journey.

Tap the link in our bio to read the full blog!

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I know how frustrating it can be to hear that your physical symptoms are ‘just anxiety’ or that working through trauma should make them disappear.

If you’ve ever felt dismissed like that, I want you to know that your experience is real. 💙

Somatic therapy isn’t about saying every symptom is caused by trauma, nor is it about assuming that your pain is ‘all in your head.’

Instead, it recognizes the deep connection between your emotions, body, and nervous system.

Whatever your experience has been, you deserve to feel validated.

Somatic therapy offers a way to:

gently reconnect with yourself

process stored emotions,

find relief in a way that honors your unique experience

Swipe through to learn more about how somatic therapy can help.

And if you’re curious to explore this work, I offer free consultations. Click the link in my bio to book a session. 💛

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Building your Emotional Vocabulary

Building your emotional vocabulary is one of the most powerful tools for self-awareness and connection.

When you can name and understand your emotions, you can better process them, communicate your needs, and build stronger relationships.

Expanding your emotional vocabulary takes practice, and these 4 steps can help!

Which of these steps will you try today? Let us know in the comments!

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Emotional Wheel

Have you ever felt like your emotions were deeper than just the basics?

You know sad, mad and glad?

But you can’t seem to name what you’re really experiencing?

If this sounds like you, chances are…you were never taught to process your emotions.

But I can tell you first hand that it’s never to late to learn 💚

That’s where a tool like a Wheel of Emotions can play a major role in your growth!

This visual guide helps you pinpoint exactly what you’re feeling and understand the layers beneath it.

For example:

😡 Feeling angry? Dig deeper, it might stem from frustration, jealousy, or feeling disrespected.

😢 Feeling sad? It could be loneliness, disappointment, or grief.

When you identify your emotions, you unlock the ability to process them with clarity and compassion.

Tools like this help you: ✅ Build emotional vocabulary ✅ Improve communication ✅ Deepen self-awareness

What emotion are you noticing in yourself today? Let us know below!

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Individual Therapy in California

Processing emotions isn’t about “getting over it”, it’s about allowing your emotions the space they need to move through you.

When we ignore or suppress emotions, they often linger, showing up as tension, irritability, or even exhaustion.

But when we make room to feel and acknowledge them, we give our emotions the chance to fulfill their purpose and release.

You are not weak for feeling deeply.

Giving your emotions space isn’t just healing, it’s empowering.

It’s an act of self-care that helps prevent feelings from staying stuck or surfacing in ways that don’t serve you.

Take a moment today to pause and check in with yourself. What emotions are asking for space right now?

To learn more about processing emotions, check out my blog - A Guide to Recognizing and Processing Your Emotions When You Were Never Taught How.

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😥 Communication Tips: When Your Partner is Depressed 😥

Are you wondering what you can say to your spouse, girlfriend, boyfriend, partner or loved one when they're feeling depressed?

Seeing your partner depressed can be really difficult. You may often not have the words to say or know how to support them while they are in a depressed state. It can feel difficult to help your boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse cope with their depression and provide them with the care and support they need. Providing a space to express their feelings and emotions can be supportive and helping them find a qualified therapist if they need it.

💝Are you in California and Interested in Starting Therapy?

Schedule A Free Therapy Phone Consultation

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5 Ways Body Physically Shows Emotions

Your body is always speaking to you, are you listening?

Emotions don’t just exist in your mind; they show up in your body as physical sensations.

These sensations are your body’s way of processing what you’re experiencing and signaling what it needs.

For example, a racing heart might be your body’s way of saying, “I feel anxious,” while a lump in your throat could mean, “I’m holding back sadness.”

By learning to tune into these signals, you can begin to understand your emotions on a deeper level and respond with care.

💡 Here’s the truth, ignoring your body’s messages can lead to tension, burnout, or feeling stuck.

But when you take a moment to pause, notice, and name what you’re feeling, you create space for healing and self-awareness.

You can read more about ways to process emotions on my blog, How to Recognize and Process Emotions When You Were Never Taught How.

The link to read is in my bio!

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Talk Therapy Near Me

Emotional neglect can be hard to recognize because it’s often about what was missing, not what was said or done.

If you grew up feeling unseen, unheard, or unsupported, you might carry those invisible wounds into adulthood.

It’s not your fault. 💚

Emotional neglect can leave you questioning your worth or struggling to express your needs, but healing is possible.

Acknowledging what wasn’t there for you is a courageous first step toward creating the emotional connections you deserve.

You don’t have to navigate this alone.

Therapy can help you uncover those unmet needs, process your experiences, and build a more fulfilling relationship with yourself and others.

If you live in California and would like to start your healing journey, consider working with us at Life By Design Therapy™. Click the link in our bio to book a phone consultation today!

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Holistic and Somatic Therapy in Berkeley

Are you processing your emotions or bypassing them?

Emotions are your body and mind’s way of communicating important messages, but it can be easy to bypass them when they feel overwhelming or uncomfortable.

Processing emotions requires pausing, acknowledging, and listening to what they’re telling you, while bypassing often involves avoidance or numbing.

When you process your emotions, you give them the space they need to move through you and release, leading to greater emotional clarity and resilience.

Take a moment and reflect on how do you tend to respond to your emotions?

Let us know in the comments or save this post as a reminder to practice emotional processing!

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Voted Best in 2024 for Mental Health by Business Rate! 🏆

When it comes to choosing the right support for your mental health, we know you have options, and we’re honored to be recognized as a trusted leader in the field.

At Life By Design Therapy™, we believe that your healing journey should be as unique as you are.

Your mental health matters, and we’re here to help you thrive.

Curious about how therapy could support you?

Slide through our post to learn more about what makes Life By Design Therapy™ different.

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Mental Health Tips and Therapy

Many of us have been conditioned to judge or suppress our emotions, mistaking them for weaknesses instead of the wisdom they hold.

However, when we take the time to reframe how we see them, emotions become valuable tools for growth and understanding.

Here’s why this shift matters:

✨ Curiosity over judgment: When you approach emotions with curiosity, you’re inviting self-compassion into the process. Instead of labeling an emotion as “bad” or “wrong,” curiosity allows you to explore its purpose without shame or guilt.

✨ Messages, not problems: Emotions are your body’s way of saying, “Hey, something needs attention here.” Ignoring or suppressing them often leads to bigger issues, like stress or burnout. When you listen to their message, you take the first step toward healing.

✨ Your body’s language: Emotional awareness often starts in the body. Whether it’s a tight chest, a racing heart, or a lump in your throat, these sensations are clues. Learning to connect these physical sensations to your emotions is a powerful tool for processing and release.

When you take time to listen and respond to them, you create space for healing, growth, and self-understanding.

To learn more about emotions and how to process them, check out my blog, A Guide to Recognizing and Processing Your Emotions When You Were Never Taught How.

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Therapist Tip

Your body holds onto so much more than you realize.

Whether it’s stress, anxiety, or unprocessed emotions, these experiences can get “stuck” in your body and show up as tension, discomfort, or feeling disconnected.

That’s where somatic therapy comes in.

By focusing on the mind-body connection, somatic therapy helps you process emotions in a holistic and effective way.

✨ Benefits of somatic therapy include:

Enhancing self-regulation so you can respond to life’s challenges with more ease.

Increasing emotional awareness to help you name and process your feelings.

Releasing stored trauma that your body has been holding onto.

Connecting your mind and body for a greater sense of balance.

Reducing stress and anxiety, so you can feel more grounded and at peace.

When starting any new therapy journey, it’s important to have a therapist that you feel safe and connected with.

Let me introduce you to Krystal!

Krystal Williams is a licensed, Somatic Therapist at Life By Design Therapy and she has many years of experience and trainings that add value to the work she does!

Her warm and inviting presence supports her clients with feeling safe to just be themselves.

If you live in California and are interested in working with Krystal, click the link in our bio to book a consultation today!

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Your body is a powerful ally in emotional healing.

Emotions are meant to move through us, but when we avoid or suppress them, they can stay stuck, impacting our body, mind, and relationships.

That’s where somatic processing comes in.

When you listen to your body’s messages and create space for emotions to flow, you open the door to growth, resilience, and peace.

If you find it difficult, overwhelming or just don’t know where to start on your healing journey, consider working with a somatic therapist.

Here at Life By Design Therapy, we have a team of therapist who specialize in Somatic Therapy and holistic based approaches to support you on your healing journey.

If you’re interested in learning more or working with us, click the link in our bio to book a free phone consultation today!