Danica Mitchell, LCSW

Coping Skills Danica Mitchell Improve Your Mental Health Self-Care Stress Management

You’re Not Lazy: You’re Burnt Out, Disconnected, or Surviving

“Why can’t I just get it together?” It’s the thought that sneaks in when your to-do list sits untouched, when even showering feels monumental, and when rest leaves you feeling more numb than refreshed. And with it comes the shame — the creeping belief that maybe the real problem is…

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Finding Affirming Therapy: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Folks Navigating Mental Health Care

The Need for Affirming Care It’s hard enough to ask for help — harder still when you’re not sure you’ll be safe once you do. For LGBTQ+ individuals, the fear that a therapist might not “get it” isn’t hypothetical — it’s often rooted in lived experience. A 2023 study found…

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The Emotional Gym: Why Therapy Isn’t Just for Crises

Many people think of therapy as something you turn to when life falls apart—after a breakup, during a major loss, or when anxiety or depression becomes unbearable. And while therapy is incredibly valuable in a crisis, that’s not the only time it can help. Like going to the gym, therapy…

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Relationship Myths that Can Sabotage Your Love Life (and How to Break Them)

Relationships are hard—purely because they involve two people, and even individuals are messy. So, it makes sense that many of us look outward to external standards or common wisdom to help us navigate the chaos of love. But do you ever feel like your relationship is falling short of some…

Danica Mitchell, LCSW

Danica Mitchell Self-Care Self-Esteem Setting Goals

Breaking Free from the ‘Shoulds’: How to Find Your Own Path to Happiness

It’s easy to fall into the trap of living for other people. Society, family, culture, and media are full of messages about what a “successful” or “happy” life should look like. We hear these messages so often that they can become the script we follow without question, even if that…

Danica Mitchell, LCSW