Intentional Spaces Blog

At Intentional Spaces, we believe that mental health care goes beyond the walls of the therapy room—it involves advocating for a world that respects and upholds the dignity, rights, and well-being of every person. Here on our blog, we will share insights, resources, and our stance on pressing issues like LGBTQ+ rights, women’s healthcare, and transgender healthcare.

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Reclaiming Faith After Religious Trauma: A Guide to Spiritual Healing

By Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy     Faith can be one of the most powerful sources of comfort, meaning, and community in a person’s life. It can offer a sense of...

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Healing the Inner Critic: Integrating Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Self-Compassion in Therapy

By Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy     There’s a voice that lives quietly inside many of us, a voice that comments on what we do, how we look, how we speak,...

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Healing Religious Trauma and Reclaiming Autonomy With Anna Clark Miller

In this episode of With Intention, Liz Frost sits down with Anna Clark Miller, Owner and Trainer at Empathy Paradigm, to discuss healing religious trauma and reclaiming autonomy. They explore...

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How to Stop Overthinking: CBT Tools That Actually Work

by Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy   There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from living in your head too much. It’s the fatigue that settles in after hours of replaying...

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Therapy for Low Self-Esteem: How to Build Confidence That Lasts

by Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy     It can be easy to forget how deeply the way we see ourselves shapes everything: the choices we make, the relationships we pursue, the...

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How Trauma Affects the Body: Signs You Might Not Realize

by Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy     Have you ever felt your body reacting in ways that don’t quite make sense? Maybe your shoulders are tense before you even notice you’re...

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Codependency in Romantic Relationships: Why Love and Control Can Get Tangled

by Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy     When we fall in love, it’s natural to want to give generously, to support our partner through challenges, and to create a bond that...

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Addiction Recovery Is Not Just About Willpower: Why Support Matters

 by Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy     When people think about addiction, one of the most common misconceptions is that recovery is simply a matter of willpower. The idea goes something...

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Creating Safety and Community Through Mental Health Advocacy With Vanessa Osage

In this episode of With Intention, Liz Frost sits down with Vanessa Osage, Director of Philanthropy at NAMI Washington, to discuss creating safety and community through mental health advocacy. They...

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Parenting a Child With ADHD: Coping Strategies for Daily Life

by Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy     Parenting is never simple, and for many caregivers, it can feel like a constant balancing act between meeting the needs of your child and...

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Understanding Learning Disabilities: What Parents and Teachers Need to Know

by Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy     When a child struggles in school, it can stir up a mix of emotions for both parents and teachers. Worry about their future, frustration...

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Why It’s Hard to Say No and How to Begin

by Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy     “No” is such a small word, yet for many people it carries enormous weight. You might recognize the moment well: someone asks for your...

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Sturdy Sikora

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Savannah Delgado

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Lujane Helwani

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Tianna Vanderwey

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Caroline Colombo

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Alicia Bindenagel

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Millicent Johnson

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