Reset Your Nervous System: Using the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) to Set Intentions for the New Year
The new year doesn’t have to be about grand resolutions or fixing yourself. Instead, it can be about creating space for growth, healing, and living in a way that feels aligned with who you are and who you want to be. SSP is one way to step into that space, and I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Combining Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) with Other Therapies: Enhancing Healing with Brainspotting
When it comes to therapeutic interventions, combining different approaches can often lead to enhanced outcomes and deeper healing. One powerful combination I use in my own practice is the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) paired with Brainspotting. Learn more in this blog, and request a consult for therapy in Dallas, TX.
Summer Relationship Mixtape: Your Therapist’s Insights on Songs About Dating and Friendships
If Sabrina Carpenter’s "Please Please Please" resonates with your experiences in romantic relationships or friendships, you’re not alone. Navigating the complexities of love, concern, and boundaries can be challenging, but therapy can provide valuable tools and insights. At Crescent Counseling, we specialize in helping individuals and couples explore these dynamics and develop healthier, more fulfilling connections. Reach out to us to learn more about how we can support you on this journey.
The Benefits of Safe and Sound Protocol for Helping Professionals
In this blog, we're diving into a game-changer: the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). It's not your typical self-care routine—it's a neuroscience-based approach designed to enhance resilience and well-being by soothing the nervous system through auditory interventions. Let's explore how SSP can be a powerful tool in our journey toward greater professional satisfaction and personal fulfillment.
Summer Relationship Mixtape: Your Therapist’s Insights on Songs About Dating and Friendship
Ready to turn the music down and talk about what's really going on in your relationships? At Crescent Counseling, we're here to help you tune into your emotions and fine-tune your connections. Whether you're navigating the complexities of adulting, dealing with anxiety, or healing from trauma, we’re skilled in individual therapy, couples counseling, Brainspotting, and the Safe and Sound Protocol.
The Tenth Day of Adulting: Body Image and Befriending Yourself
If you're concerned about your relationship with food and body image, it's important to seek professional help. Whether you're dealing with disordered eating or an eating disorder, therapists and nutritionists can provide the support and guidance needed for recovery. Therapy can help address the underlying emotional and psychological factors contributing to these issues, promoting a healthier relationship with food and your body. Contact us to learn more about how we work with disordered eating along with adulting.
The Ninth Day of Adulting: Mental Health and Maintaining Progress and Healing
As we continue our journey through "The 12 Days of Adulting" series, today we focus on a crucial aspect of navigating adulthood: maintaining mental health during the holidays. The festive season, while filled with joy and celebration, can also bring unique challenges to our mental well-being. The pressures of creating perfect holiday experiences, managing family expectations, and handling complex dynamics can amplify stress and anxiety. It's essential to prioritize self-care, set realistic goals, and seek support to sustain our mental health progress and healing during this bustling period.
The Eighth Day of Adulting: Regulating Your Anxiety
Regulating anxiety during the holidays requires intentional self-care and a focus on realistic expectations. By practicing self-compassion, setting achievable goals, and incorporating somatic exercises, we can navigate the holiday season with greater ease, fostering a sense of joy and connection. Remember, the holidays are an opportunity to celebrate and create meaningful memories, and taking care of your mental well-being is an essential part of the festivities. Learn more about how we work with anxiety and adulting at Crescent Counseling, and contact us for a free phone consult!
The Sixth Day of Adulting: Navigating the Unknown and Coping with Concerns about the World
The concerns about the world can be overwhelming, but by acknowledging and addressing their impact, individuals can navigate adulting with resilience. Finding a balance between staying informed and protecting mental health is essential, and practicing self-care becomes a vital tool in fostering well-being amidst the uncertainties of the world. Learn more about how we work with adulting, and contact us if you’re interested in starting your own therapy journey with Crescent Counseling in Dallas.
Curious About EFT “Tapping”?
Learn more about how Crescent Counseling works with trauma, anxiety, couples, adulting, and disordered eating. Learn more about other somatic, body-brain based therapy techniques, Brainspotting and the Safe and Sound Protocol.
If you’re ready to learn more about tapping or therapy in Dallas, TX, you can Contact us.
The Second Day of Adulting: A Guide to Managing Job Stress and Choosing a Career Path
Learn more about how Crescent Counseling works with all the challenges that come along with adulting, including managing job stress and choosing a career path. Contact us if you’re ready to explore therapy in Dallas.
Embarking on a Healing Journey: The Power of Brainspotting
Welcome to a space where profound healing meets innovative therapy—welcome to the world of Brainspotting. If you're curious about this transformative approach to mental health, you're in for an enlightening journey.
Nature and Our Mental Health
What does the research say on nature and our mental health written by Amanda Stretcher, MA, LPC-S, therapist in Dallas providing therapy for trauma, anxiety, and disordered eating. Amanda provides therapy at Crescent Counseling in Dallas.
5 tips for regulation from a Polyvagal Theory informed therapist
5 tips for regulation from a Polyvagal Theory informed therapist by Amanda Stretcher, MA, LPC-S from Crescent Counseling in Dallas
Learn about the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) with Amanda Stretcher, MA, LPC-S
Learn about the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) with Amanda Stretcher, MA, LPC-S from Crescent Counseling in Dallas. Amanda provides therapy for anxiety, trauma, adulting, and eating disorders in Dallas.