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Why You Don’t Live Up to Your Potential (and Why Building Healthy Habits Feels So Hard)
Ever wonder why you can’t stay consistent—even when you want to? It’s not laziness or lack of discipline. This therapeutic guide breaks down the real reasons habits fail and shows you how to remove barriers, reduce shame, and build sustainable habits that actually stick.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
Jan 63 min read


How Light Therapy Can Help You Manage Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) During the Winter Months
Seasonal depression can make winter feel heavier and harder. Light therapy is one of the most effective tools for restoring your energy, mood, and motivation when sunlight is limited. Here’s a therapist’s guide on how to use light therapy safely and effectively all season long.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
Dec 8, 20253 min read


ADHD Awareness Month: Understanding, Supporting & Empowering Those with ADHD
October is ADHD Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder—a neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of people worldwide. ADHD is more than being “easily distracted” or “overactive.” It influences how people think, learn, and connect with others. By understanding ADHD and moving beyond stereotypes, we can create more inclusive environments where individuals feel supported and empowered to thrive.

Danielle Abrenica
Oct 14, 20252 min read


The Shadow Self: Making Peace with the Parts of You That You Hide
We all have parts of ourselves that we’d rather not show: the jealousy, the anger, the neediness, the shame. In psychology, these hidden pieces are often called the “shadow self.” Internal Family Systems (IFS) teaches us that these shadow parts are not flaws — they’re protectors trying to keep us safe. By turning toward, rather than away from, our shadow, we can create healing, wholeness, and greater self-compassion.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
Sep 3, 20252 min read


How To Heal From Emotional Neglect: Why Food, Clothing, and Shelter Are Not Enough
Emotional neglect is a hidden trauma, especially in Black, immigrant, and POC communities where survival was love. But food, clothes, and shelter aren’t enough. This blog explores how emotional neglect impacts adult relationships, and how somatic healing and ritual can help you reconnect and heal. Don’t wait for permission to begin. Your healing starts now. Click the link in bio.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
Apr 29, 20252 min read
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