My View From the Lobby Window.
Deborah Deborah

My View From the Lobby Window.

Our children live their lives, and we narrate them through our own unfinished chapters.

It doesn’t make us bad moms. It makes us human.

But if we’re not aware of it, guilt becomes our storyteller—and guilt is an unreliable narrator.

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What will it be?
Deborah Deborah

What will it be?

What will it be?  Stay small? Or reach out into the wide-open space that has yet to be revealed?

I wish to create my heart home. My home built with love on the back of inspiration and joy. Connecting with the parts of me long forgotten.

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Conversations with Spirit.
Deborah Deborah

Conversations with Spirit.

Conversations with Spirit. Written with love. Unfiltered. My new series in which I share my flow.

Trust. Truth. Leaving the Nest. My unfiltered thoughts on my boys leaving the nest and the next chapter.

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What is Mental Health Anyway?
Deborah Deborah

What is Mental Health Anyway?

I recently had the privilege of talking with Jamie Dix, host of Old Soul Young Mind podcast. It was a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Jamie, myself and a wise teen named Audrey. We share our ideas about mental health, how it can impact our lives in both positive and not-so-positive ways and we give some very practical strategies and tools

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Self Care spots for Anxious moms in Portland
Deborah Deborah

Self Care spots for Anxious moms in Portland

You don’t have to go far or do several nights for the opportunity to promote self-care, rejuvenation, and inner peace. Whether you prefer serene nature surroundings or luxurious spa treatments, these local spots are designed to help you find common ground with yourself and achieve a sense of tranquility amidst the demands of motherhood.

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Practice Updates!
Deborah Deborah

Practice Updates!

New and exciting updates from Nichols Counseling! I’m now licensed in California, and more!

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Stay in your lane.
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Stay in your lane.

Understanding your sphere of influence is one of the first steps to regaining control in your life. I often work with clients who struggle with feelings of helplessness and lack of control. One framework that can be helpful in understanding our sense of control is the Four Boxes of Control.

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Guilt Overload…
Deborah Deborah

Guilt Overload…

Becoming a mom is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also come with a lot of guilt. Here are some strategies to manage guilt as you navigate motherhood.

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The Real Deal
Deborah Deborah

The Real Deal

The Mind-Body Connection is the Real Deal, not just some woo woo wellness concept. Here are the 5 most common things I see with new moms in my practice and ways to manage them.

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The Perfect Picture.
Deborah Deborah

The Perfect Picture.

Is there a link between perfectionism and anxiety? How does this impact our motherhood journey and can therapy help? Let’s take a dive into what’s really happening and the truth about perfectionism.

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When you just can’t catch one.
Deborah Deborah

When you just can’t catch one.

Life can be tough, and it's not uncommon to feel like you're constantly facing one challenge after another. What can you do when you feel like you just can’t catch a break? Six ways to feel more in control.

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