Blossom Team

Our team of compassionate therapists is here to help you find the support you need. We believe in a holistic approach, treating your mind, body, and spirit. With a blend of traditional and alternative therapies, we tailor your experience to meet your unique needs. At Blossom, we create a non-judgmental space where you can be your authentic self. Our goal is to empower you, amplify your strengths, and help you create lasting change. Together, we'll navigate life's challenges and help you bloom, grow, blossom! You deserve to become the best version of you.

Suppressing vs. Processing Emotions: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Ever told yourself to “just get over it” or pushed down a feeling because it felt too inconvenient, uncomfortable, or intense? If so, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not broken. We all have emotional habits that help us cope with life. But over time, those habits can shape how we relate to ourselves and others. […]

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Emotions

How to Be More Patient: Real-Life Steps to Strengthen Your Patience Muscle

Patience sounds like one of those things you either have or you don’t—like curly hair or a green thumb. But in reality, patience is a skill. A learnable, developable, often painfully slow-to-develop skill (yes, the irony is noted). And in a world of instant gratification, fast Wi-Fi, and two-day shipping, patience isn’t exactly something our

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Personal Development

How Creativity Boosts Brain Health and Emotional Wellbeing

When we think about taking care of our mental health, we often go straight to the usual suspects: therapy, mindfulness, exercise, maybe some journaling or deep breathing. But creativity? That one doesn’t always make the list—though it absolutely should. Creativity isn’t just for artists or “right-brained” people. It’s for anyone with a brain (so, all

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Emotions, Mental Health, Wellness

What to Remember When You’re Stressed About Reaching Your Goals

The pressure to achieve can sneak up on you. One minute you’re feeling motivated and ready to tackle your to-do list; the next, you’re spiraling because you haven’t made enough progress, or someone on Instagram seems lightyears ahead of you. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or behind in life, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not

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Goals, Growth Mindset, Personal Development, Stress

8 Subtle Signs You’re Healing from Anxiety (Even If It Doesn’t Feel Like It Yet)

Healing from anxiety doesn’t always come with a neon sign or a dramatic “aha” moment. Sometimes, it’s quiet. It can look like noticing your own thoughts instead of being ruled by them. It might feel like breathing just a little easier in situations that used to send your heart racing. Anxiety can be persistent and

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Anxiety, Healing, Mental Health, Personal Development

Gentle Reminders Every Therapist Needs (Yes, Even the Seasoned Ones)

Therapists hold space for others all day long. We listen deeply, regulate our nervous systems while co-regulating others’, and offer empathy, insight, and presence—sometimes back to back for eight hours straight. We are trained to support our clients through pain, resistance, growth, and breakthroughs. But even with all the knowledge and skill in the world,

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Professional/Work, Therapists

What Are “Spoons”? Understanding the Spoon Theory in Mental Health

If you’ve ever heard someone say, “I’m out of spoons today,” and wondered what on earth they meant, you’re not alone. It’s not about forgetting to do the dishes—it’s a shorthand that’s taken root in disability and mental health communities to describe something many of us struggle to explain: limited energy. The Spoon Theory, coined

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Acceptance, Anxiety, Boundaries, Challenges, College/Students, Compassion, Coping Skills, Couples, Family, Friends, Mental Health, Relationships, Stress

5 Practical Ways to Help Kids Cope with Anxiety (That Actually Work)

Anxiety isn’t just an “adult thing.” Kids feel it too—sometimes just as intensely, but without the language or life experience to explain what’s going on. Whether it shows up as a stomachache before school, a meltdown over a seemingly small change, or a refusal to try something new, anxiety in kids can be sneaky and

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Anxiety, Children, Coping Skills, Parenting

6 Texts Narcissists Send to Keep You Hooked (And Why They Work)

It usually starts with a message that feels sweet—or at least confusing enough to make you pause. You’re thinking about pulling away from the relationship, maybe setting boundaries or finally walking away, when ding—your phone lights up with a text that throws you right back into the loop. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

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Attachment, Relationships

What It Really Means When You Cry in Therapy (And Why It’s Totally Okay)

Let’s be real—crying in front of someone can feel awkward. Add a therapy room, a box of tissues, and the weight of everything you’ve been carrying, and suddenly you’re in full meltdown mode while someone calmly takes notes. If you’ve ever cried in therapy—or worried that you might—you’re not alone. It’s actually one of the

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Emotions, Therapy
Why Brain Breaks Matter: The Science of Pausing to Boost Focus and Mental Health

Why Brain Breaks Matter: The Science of Pausing to Boost Focus and Mental Health

In a culture that glorifies being busy, taking a break can feel like slacking off. Whether you’re a student grinding through assignments, a professional hopping from one Zoom call to another, or a parent juggling a hundred mental tabs, stopping—even for a minute—can feel counterintuitive. But the truth is, our brains aren’t designed to run

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Acceptance, Coping Skills, Goals, Mental Health, Professional/Work, Resilience
Why You Should Seriously Consider Virtual Therapy (Even If You're Not Sure It’s for You)

Why You Should Seriously Consider Virtual Therapy (Even If You’re Not Sure It’s for You)

Let’s be real—there was a time when “online therapy” sounded like a temporary fix, something we all turned to because we had no other choice. But fast forward a few years, and virtual therapy isn’t just a backup plan—it’s a fully legitimate, effective, and even preferred way for many people to take care of their

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Getting Started, Therapy
Pop Psychology vs. Real Psychology: How to Tell Fact from Fad

Pop Psychology vs. Real Psychology: How to Tell Fact from Fad

You’re scrolling TikTok, and a video pops up: “If your partner does this, it means they’re secretly a narcissist.” Intrigued, you keep watching, nodding along as you recognize patterns in your own life—or at least think you do. Pop psychology has a way of pulling us in, promising quick insights into complex human behavior. But

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Getting Started, How To, Therapy, Treatments
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