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Author name: Michelle F. Moseley MS, LCMHC, NCC, BC-TMH

Do You Really Want a 24/7 Therapist?

The ads for therapy apps are everywhere – your favorite podcast, your social media feeds, and even showing up on television. They sound great. Acknowledging that everyone has mental health struggles at times, and normalizing talking with a professional when needed is a great way to combat stigma around mental health services. They emphasize the […]

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Navigating Adolescence

The teen years can be difficult for both an adolescent and the adults who care about them. Teenagers are experiencing physical changes, awakening to sexual interests, developing their own opinions, beliefs and identity, considering future plans, and navigating social interactions. All of this may be occurring while also trying to balance academics, extracurricular activities, and

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From “Too Much” to “Not Enough”

If you haven’t read my posts about the “too much” messages folks get from childhood, adolesence, religion, and/or relationships, you may want to check those out before reading this one. Messages of being “too much” are everywhere. The previous posts in this series include examples of how people say things directly to let you know

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Deconstruction is Sexy?

A short clip of a popular pastor in conservative, evangelical Christian circles recently made the internet rounds. In this clip, he states “deconstruction… and leaving the faith has become some sort of sexy thing to do.” I am someone who has firsthand experience of spiritual abuse and the deconstruction and healing work entailed in rebuilding

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Messages from Relationships of Being “Too Much”

Our relationships with others can play a large role in how we view ourselves and how we show up in the world. We receive messages throughout life from those important to us. Sometimes these messages come from direct statements, and other times they are inferred from a look or a comment. The messages from those

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Message from Religion of Being “Too Much”

Spirituality is an area of deep intimacy and vulnerability for many folks. This can take a variety of forms, from structured religious gatherings to solo treks in nature. Many folks whose spiritual journey has included more structured settings have received messages of being “too much.” These messages may have come from a variety of sources,

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