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Heather M. McKenzie, Therapist
Online Counseling and Clinical Supervision
(919) 744-8335
I hope that you find the content here helpful! This blog is meant to provide ideas, tips, and insights and is not meant to replace a relationship with a therapist or to serve as medical advice for your specific needs.
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Apr 4, 20248 min read
How your Perfectionism, Procrastination and Anxiety are powerfully linked
Perfectionism and procrastination can get intertwined. And their overlap is more likely if you have anxiety. Explore why and tools to help.
Jan 12, 20247 min read
Dive deeper: use these self-reflections instead of resolutions
Engage with these 20 self-reflection questions for deeper awareness to know your true self beyond yearly goals & resolutions.
Dec 12, 20239 min read
Socially anxious? Try these small talk tips
If small talk makes you anxious, explore these strategies to shift your mindset, have conversation topics ready & interact with more ease.
Oct 21, 20228 min read
What to expect & do after a sudden trauma
We each respond differently to traumatic situations. Learn what you might feel, the way you might act, ways you can cope effectively.
May 28, 20229 min read
What you need to know about making difficult changes
It's hard to change! Learn the 6 stages of change to help you implement specific strategies for making your difficult changes successful.
Apr 20, 20227 min read
Your 3 crucial needs and how to manage emotions by filling them
All humans are driven to seek 3 basic needs: safety, connection, and comfort. Learn how understanding & filling needs helps manage emotions.
Oct 23, 20217 min read
Like yourself more: the power of self-validation
Validation is a human craving. We all want to matter. Since external validation isn't guaranteed, learning to self-validate is essential.
Sep 24, 20218 min read
How do I know what I’m feeling?
Emotions are crucial to our success, so it's important that we are able to identify exactly what we're feeling. Learn your body clues here!
Aug 27, 20217 min read
How to get started with mindfulness
Mindfulness is an effort to have intentional awareness of what is going on inside of you at the present moment. But how do we do this?
Jul 29, 20217 min read
How does my attachment style impact my relationships?
Our attachment styles will show up with every human interaction. Learn how your tendency towards Secure or Insecure attachment impacts you.
Jul 29, 20217 min read
What is my attachment style?
Attachment Style refers to the way we perceive and connect with others. It’s at the root of all our interactions with people.
Jun 22, 20214 min read
Quick strategy for managing intense emotions - the STOP skill
Emotions dictate where our attention goes. The more intense an emotion gets, the more it narrows our focus. Use the STOP skill for control.
Oct 15, 20194 min read
Your brain needs a DOSE of happy chemicals (how you can do this)
Learn about how our brains work and the flexibility we have to change some ineffective patterns and states of being.
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