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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.

7 Things Secure People Do Differently in Relationships (and Why It Matters)

Have you ever met someone who just gets relationships? They don’t overthink every text message, they don’t panic when their partner needs space, and they don’t seem to get caught in the same emotional loops that others do. These people aren’t perfect, but they do have one thing in common: secure attachment.Securely attached people experience […]

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Couples, Relationships
Hidden Side Effects of Gaslighting: How It Impacts Your Mental Health

The Hidden Side Effects of Gaslighting: How It Impacts Your Mental Health

Gaslighting isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it’s a subtle but powerful form of emotional manipulation that can leave deep psychological scars. Often, people who experience gaslighting don’t realize it’s happening until the effects are already woven into their mental and emotional well-being. It’s like living in a funhouse of distorted mirrors where your sense of reality

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Anxiety, Compassion, Depression, Gaslighting, Mental Health, Therapy
How to Use Affirmations to Cultivate Self-Love (Even If They Feel Weird at First)

How to Use Affirmations to Cultivate Self-Love (Even If They Feel Weird at First)

Affirmations have a bit of a reputation. Maybe you’ve seen those overly cheerful morning routine videos where someone stares into a mirror, declaring, “I am powerful! I am unstoppable!”—and you’ve thought, Yeah, okay, but I don’t feel that way. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. A lot of people struggle with affirmations, especially when

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Affirmations, Compassion, How To
Inside the Therapy Room: Things Your Therapist Probably Says (And Why They Matter)

Inside the Therapy Room: Things Your Therapist Probably Says (And Why They Matter)

Ever wondered what goes on behind the closed doors of a therapy session? If you’ve been in therapy before, you’ve probably noticed certain phrases that seem to pop up again and again. It’s not because therapists have a secret script (though that would make our jobs easier). These statements are often rooted in research, psychology,

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Mental Health, Therapists, Therapy, Tips
How to Stop Parenting Your Parents: Setting Healthy Boundaries with Aging Loved Ones

How to Stop Parenting Your Parents: Setting Healthy Boundaries with Aging Loved Ones

It can be a tricky dynamic: as our parents age, we might notice them needing more support, advice, or even care. Maybe they call you for help navigating technology or managing their finances, or perhaps they seem to rely on you for emotional reassurance more than you expected. It’s natural to want to help the

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Boundaries, Family, How To, Parenting
Teaching Kids to Apologize: Helping Children Say “I’m Sorry” (and Mean It)

Teaching Kids to Apologize: Helping Children Say “I’m Sorry” (and Mean It)

Apologies are tricky—even for adults. We’ve all heard (or given) those half-hearted “I’m sorry you feel that way” non-apologies that don’t actually mend relationships. So, if saying sorry is hard for grown-ups, it’s no surprise that kids struggle too. Teaching children to apologize isn’t just about getting them to say the words—it’s about helping them

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Children, Parenting, Tips
The Hidden Costs of Avoiding Your Emotions (And Why They Add Up Fast)

The Hidden Costs of Avoiding Your Emotions (And Why They Add Up Fast)

Have you ever felt like emotions are an inconvenience—something to be ignored, stuffed down, or shoved to the side until you have time to deal with them (which, let’s be honest, is never)? Maybe you pride yourself on being logical, staying busy, or keeping things “under control.” The problem? Avoiding emotions doesn’t make them disappear—it

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Emotions, Therapy
Better Ways to Respond Than Saying "It's Okay"

Better Ways to Respond Than Saying “It’s Okay”

“It’s okay.” It’s a phrase we often throw around without much thought. While it’s meant to comfort or reassure, it can sometimes come across as dismissive or superficial, especially in emotionally charged moments. Words carry weight, and when someone is opening up to us, choosing our responses thoughtfully can strengthen connection and understanding. Here are

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Communication, Relationships
The Mental Load of Anxiety: Why Your Brain Feels Exhausted All the Time

The Mental Load of Anxiety: Why Your Brain Feels Exhausted All the Time

Ever feel like your brain just won’t shut up? Like you’re carrying an invisible to-do list in your head at all times, except instead of tasks, it’s worries, doubts, and worst-case scenarios? That’s the mental load of anxiety—the constant hum of “what ifs” and “did I forget to…?” that turns everyday life into an exhausting

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Anxiety
How Couples Can Manage Stress Together and Strengthen Their Relationship

How Couples Can Manage Stress Together and Strengthen Their Relationship

Stress is inevitable, but when you’re in a relationship, it doesn’t just affect you—it impacts both of you. Whether it’s work deadlines, family drama, or financial worries, stress can seep into your relationship and turn even minor disagreements into full-blown conflicts. The good news? Couples who learn to manage stress together don’t just survive tough

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Challenges, Coping Skills, Couples, How To, Relationships, Stress
Practical Ways to Self-Soothe When Life Feels Overwhelming

Practical Ways to Self-Soothe When Life Feels Overwhelming

Some days feel like they come straight out of a stormy weather forecast—cloudy, unpredictable, and a little too intense for comfort. Maybe it’s a work deadline that spiraled out of control, a difficult conversation you can’t stop replaying, or just an accumulation of life’s everyday stressors. Whatever the reason, finding ways to self-soothe can turn

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Challenges, Coping Skills, Emotions, Sensory, Stress, Tips
Finding Your Wise Mind in a Crisis: A DBT Skill for Staying Grounded

Finding Your Wise Mind in a Crisis: A DBT Skill for Staying Grounded

When life throws us into crisis mode, our emotions can feel like a tidal wave—overwhelming, chaotic, and all-consuming. In moments like these, making decisions can feel impossible. Do we react with pure emotion, letting anger or panic take the wheel? Or do we try to shut it all down, pushing our feelings away and acting

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Coping Skills, DBT, How To

Understanding Nonverbal Cues: What Your Body Language Says About You

Ever had a conversation where someone said all the right things, but something just felt off? Or maybe you’ve walked into a room and instantly picked up on tension without anyone saying a word? That’s the power of nonverbal communication—those silent signals that speak volumes before we even open our mouths. In therapy, relationships, and

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Communication
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