Peace of Mind Blog

Feeling left out occasionally is a normal part of life. However, when feelings of exclusion or social isolation become chronic, they can have lasting effects on mental and physical well-being. Understanding these experiences and recognizing their impact is an important step toward improving emotional and mental health. Social isolation refers to having limited social contact or few meaningful relationships. It is an objective measure of how connected a person is to other

Happy Pride Month! Pride is a time of celebration, reflection, and recognition of the many identities, experiences, and contributions that make up the LGBTQIA+ community. It is also a time to honor the resilience, courage, and advocacy of those who came before us—individuals whose sacrifices and achievements helped build the foundation for the rights, visibility, and sense of community that many LGBTQIA+ people experience today. While Pride is often associated with celebrati

My Why? Years ago, while working in a different setting with our owner, Dante, he shared meaningful material that was fundamental for my clinical work with young children. The idea is simple… control the breathing, and regulation will follow. That is the ONLY way to gain control of the nervous system, slow the heart rate down. Now this simplistic idea must be easy to implement, right? Try telling that to a dysregulated child. Co-regulation is key for supporting anyone who is

Have you ever made a goal, maybe a resolution list, been so excited and motivated to get started, and then burnt yourself out before finishing? Well, you are not alone. Goal setting is a challenging task because it is hard to know how to break down large goals into smaller, manageable steps. It can be easy to get lost in the big picture and get stuck knowing where to start. Having big umbrella goals, without clear measurable progress points, sometimes leads to feelings of anx

Most couples don’t come to therapy because they never communicate. They come because communication keeps going wrong; conversations turn into arguments, concerns turn into criticism, and one or both partners shut down. Healthy communication isn’t about saying everything perfectly. It’s about learning what helps connection and what quietly erodes it. Research from the Gottman Institute shows that the difference between couples who thrive and those who struggle isn’t whether th

Once upon a time, we entered this world with wonder and curiosity. We trusted ourselves. We listened to a quiet inner knowing that had always been there. Somewhere along the way, that trust was disrupted. The world began telling us who to be and how to be, and we slowly lost connection to our internal world, the quiet voice that once whispered when to move, when to pause, and when something wasn’t right. As I write this, my heart feels heavy. I’m deeply saddened by the state

By Dante Brown, Founder & Lead Therapist, Peace of Mind Therapeutic Services Let’s be honest— life is a lot right now. If you're juggling long commutes, packed schedules, endless Zoom meetings, and trying to keep your head above water… you’re not alone. Whether you're a parent, a first responder, a professional in a demanding role, or just trying to survive the day-to-day, burnout is real—and therapy shouldn't feel like another stressor on your plate. That’s why I want to tal

Hi, I’m Kionna, a licensed therapist who specializes in EMDR therapy with a focus on BIPOC and marginalized communities. Many of us have...

Grief is often misunderstood in our society. There’s an unspoken expectation that after a few months, or maybe a year, people should have...

Love is in the air! Or is it? Whether you just got married or are about to celebrate your 25 th anniversary, relationships all go through...

As we move from Fall into Winter we begin to approach “Holiday Season.” This is often a time spent with family and friends, in reflection...