Have you ever felt like your emotions are spiraling? It’s like being on an emotional roller coaster that can leave you feeling disoriented, anxious, and alone. You may experience this in stressful situations, challenging relationships, or navigating daily life. Yet, remember, you’re not alone in this struggle. Many people feel these emotions, and there areContinue reading “Tools to Help Calm When You’re Feeling Dysregulated”
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The Benefit of Starting Your Day with Therapy
We all know that starting your day with a walk, a workout, or some other healthy activity can help you feel more energized. But also motivated throughout the day. But, what about starting your day with something for your mental well-being? What about working out your brain, your heart, your emotions? Your cognitive space matters.Continue reading “The Benefit of Starting Your Day with Therapy”
Embracing Independence: Being an Empowered Woman in a Fulfilling Relationship
You’re a woman who wants to be an empowered, independent individual while still having a fulfilling relationship. Society, perhaps even family, friends, and even partners have made you feel that it’s impossible to have both. That you must sacrifice one for the other. The truth is that it doesn’t have to be so. You canContinue reading “Embracing Independence: Being an Empowered Woman in a Fulfilling Relationship”
Unlocking Relationship Bliss: The Benefits of Private Pay Therapy for Couples
Healthy relationships are at the foundation of all our lives. However, keeping those relationships strong and healthy is not always a simple task. We all face challenges in our relationships. But finding the best way to work through those issues can be difficult. Private pay therapy in Orange County, CA is one solution. One thatContinue reading “Unlocking Relationship Bliss: The Benefits of Private Pay Therapy for Couples”
Finding Freedom: Strategies for Coping with a Narcissistic Parent
Growing up with a narcissistic parent can be a challenge. You leave childhood feeling powerless and confused because they might have belittled your accomplishments, criticized you for not meeting their high expectations, or even invalidated your feelings. They might even have caused deep emotional pain in their attempts to control and manipulate you. Or, theyContinue reading “Finding Freedom: Strategies for Coping with a Narcissistic Parent”
Navigating Difficult Waters: Tips for Co-Parenting and Dealing With a Narcissistic Ex
Having a narcissistic ex can make co-parenting and dealing with difficult high-conflict situations a challenge. You already had to face them in the relationship, and now you are stuck dealing with them even if you’ve gone your separate ways. It can make it hard to keep your sanity when dealing with their over-the-top drama andContinue reading “Navigating Difficult Waters: Tips for Co-Parenting and Dealing With a Narcissistic Ex”
A Letter to My Narcissistic Parent
Written by an anonymous contributor in the United States, not a client nor anyone located in the state of California. Any similarities to client stories or contacts are purely a function of how narcissistic personalities happen to work. Manipulation, gaslighting, and other tactics are common, which is why parts of this content are likely toContinue reading “A Letter to My Narcissistic Parent”
How to Survive the Holidays after a Breakup
The holidays are usually a time for joy and celebration, but after a breakup, they can feel like anything but. When you’re newly single, suddenly all of your holiday plans feel are thrown up in the air. You may be asking yourself, “What now?” You were expecting to spend this season with someone special. However,Continue reading “How to Survive the Holidays after a Breakup”
EMDR Therapy and LGBTQIA+ Women in the Workplace
You’re one of the few, proud, LGBTQIA+ women in the workplace. You’ve worked hard to get where you are, and now you’re faced with a whole new set of challenges. Perhaps, you’re the only LGBTQIA+ woman in your office. So, when any of your colleagues want an opinion on “the gay experience”, you’re the oneContinue reading “EMDR Therapy and LGBTQIA+ Women in the Workplace”
Welcome to Moxie Family Therapy!
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT MELISSA MELLON, LMFT AND MOXIE Deciding to begin the therapy process is an important and life changing decision. Life can bring so many beautiful and challenging experiences and opportunities. As a therapist, I believe that each of us has the knowledge and ability to create the life that we desire. Sometimes we just needContinue reading “Welcome to Moxie Family Therapy!”