Haley Here To Help

Life is our greatest teacher. I acknowledge our imperfections as a people and society, and I try not to give perfectionism space in my life. If I continue to challenge my core beliefs, be open to new ideas, and listen to marginalized voices and criticism from my peers, it will help me become a better person and therapist without harming my self-esteem and confidence. And to be honest, sometimes it's hard because I naturally, and understandably, want to hold onto these i...deas or get defensive. It's not a snap-and-done exercise. I believe it's something that my own therapeutic process cultivated and made easier, and I hope it's something I help my clients organically achieve. #BeeHumble #Humility #BeHumble #BeePun #CoreBliefs #ChallengeYourself #Confidence #SelfEsteem #Perfectionism #YouDontHaveToBePerfect #NewIdeas #CanvaGraphics #HaleyHereToHelp #SelfAwareness #YouMatter #YouAreNotAlone #DontStruggleInSilence #ActiveListening #Listening #InnerVoice #BetterPerson #GrowthMindset #DoNoHarm #LifeIsATeacher #GetOutOfMyBubble #TrySomethingNew #MentalHealth #TherapistOfInstagram #CounselorsofInstagram #LifeCoach

When you're feeling a little down, just remember there's someone in the world who kneads you. (Yeah, I went there!) You don't know the impact you have on someone's life. I would be willing to bet there's someone out there who is thinking of you right now. Whether it's scrolling through your Facebook or recalling a chance encounter, there's someone in the world you had a positive influence on. When you view yourself through a negative lens, it's harder to recall positive ...encounters. You can combat this by actively and consciously thinking positive thoughts. This helps train your brain to combat negativity bias. It'll feel weird at first, but you'll find yourself in a kinder and more self-accepting place with regular practice. Don't forget, you bake the world a better place. #BakingPuns #YouMakeTheWorldABetterPlace #YouMatter #YouAreEnough #YouMatterToMe #Therapy #TherapyMatters #Therapeutic #YouMakeADifference #Impact #SomeoneLovesYou #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealth #Positive #FridayFeelings #Friday #Therapist #TherapistsOfInstagram #CounselorsOfInstagram #BodyImageMentor #LifeCoach #WeightInclusive #TraumaInformed #AcceptingNewClients #CaliforniaTherapist #LosAngelesTherapist #Perspective #GrowthMindset #Acknowledgement

Acknowledge your hunger. Your body is deserving of food. As a Health At Every Size pledged practitioner, I don't believe in "good" or "bad" foods - but I do acknowledge that diet culture tries to convince you that's the case. Everyone is different and has different needs. As a recovered binge eater, I had to recognize that my hunger cues and cravings were two different things. With therapy, mindfulness, and intuitive eating, I'm able to eat when I feel hungry and not fe...el guilty about giving my body what it needs. Food restriction is never the answer and isn't sustainable. #eatingdisorderhelp #eatingdisordersupport #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisorder #awareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthcheckin #haleyheretohelp #therapistsofinstagram #counslorsofinstagram #acknowledgement #hungercues #youaredeserving #healthateverysize #youmatter #youarenotalone #youareenough #selflove #selfcare #selfinvestment #reachingoutisbrave #nobadfoods #dieculture #progressnotperfection #beyourself #canvagraphics #eatsomething #therapy #therapyworks

First time in a swimsuit since the pandemic shutdown. Normally I'm a little body-concious when going to the beach, but it was so nice to lay on the sun! I just kept telling myself, "it's ok... Everyone else is probably feeling the same way" which helped reduce my body image anxiety. Everyone's weird and awkward now, right? I encourage you to step outside your comfort zone. It helps to be surrounded by safe people who love you. A social distanced group beach day was just wh...at I needed! #bodyimage #bodypositive #healthateverysize #healthateverysizemovement #therapistsofinstagram #therapist #losangelestherapist #californiatherapist #therapistsarepeopletoo #everyonehasastory #beachbody #everybodyisabeachbody #fat #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisorderawareness #lunchonthebeach #supportsystem #friends #beachday #santamonica #haleyheretohelp #therapy #bodyimagementor #mentor #lifecoach #associatemarriageandfamilytherapist #everyoneisdoinggreat #youareenough #youarenotalone #youmatter

It's easy to get down on ourselves when we are knee-deep in "the muck" of mental illness. The negative self-talk sequence can sneak up on us when we least expect it! Instead of leaning into those negative thoughts and self-talk, try disrupting them with some self-soothing tactics from your mental health toolbox. It's common for people to utilize their five senses when needing to "ground" themselves. Hence the technique name called "grounding." Taste, Sight, Sound, Touc...h, Smell My go-to grounding technique is making a nice cup of tea. It's not just about ingesting the drink, but the process is something I find really enjoyable. Boiling the water, picking the right teacup, and figuring out which tea would best empower my situation creates a grounding ritual I've come to enjoy. What are some ways you self-soothe? #selfsoothe #selfsoother #selfloathing #mental #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport #haleyheretohelp #mentalhealthawareness #wednesday #wednesdaywisdom #loveyourself #loveothers #grounding #selfcare #selflove #selfawareness #reachingoutisbrave #therapy #therapyworks #therapistsofinstagram #counselorsofinstagram #quotestagram #teatime #relaxingtea #teacup #fivesenses #mentalhealthtoolbox #youarenotalone #youmatter