Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Finding your footing again does not always require big changes. Sometimes it starts with one steady moment. There is a moment I see often in therapy. It is quiet, a little tender, and almost always followed by a deep breath. A client pauses, softens a bit, and says something like, “I feel more like myself again.” Not because they quit their job, moved across the country, or reinvented their entire life.But because something inside has shifted. The

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC A quiet West Coast moment that reflects the calm clarity healthy boundaries create. The Myth That Boundaries Ruin Relationships, And What Healthy Ones Actually Do If you have ever worried that setting a boundary will make someone upset, pull them away from you, or make things awkward, you are in very good company. Many people sit in session with a soft sigh, look at me through the screen, and say something like, “I know I should say something, but

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Sometimes the surface looks calm even when something deeper is trying to be heard. There is a moment in online therapy that I see all the time. You smile. You shrug. You tell me you are fine.And at the exact same time, something in your body quietly gives you away. Maybe your shoulders rise toward your ears. Maybe your breath gets tight. Maybe your eyes look everywhere but the screen. Maybe your voice lifts a little higher than usual, like you are

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC A calm, inviting space can help the nervous system settle. Even small moments of comfort remind the brain it does not have to brace for the worst. Have you ever noticed how your brain can snap into worst case scenario mode faster than you can say what if? One small worry turns into an entire mental movie of everything going wrong. Suddenly you are ten steps into the future, trying to prepare for storms that have not even formed yet. It is exhaustin

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Light always finds its way through, even in the thickest part of the forest. Resilience doesn’t mean never breaking When people hear the word resilience , they often picture someone who’s unshakable. Calm in every storm. Always getting back up with a smile. But real resilience isn’t about being unbreakable. It’s about learning that even when life knocks you down, you can mend. Healing teaches us that strength isn’t the absence of pain. It’s what yo

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC We can look back to understand, but the real healing happens in the here and now. The myth that never seems to retire If I had a seashell for every time someone said, “I don’t want to spend years talking about my childhood,” I’d have quite the collection by now. It’s one of the most common hesitations people have about starting therapy. Somewhere along the way, therapy got a reputation for being a deep dive into the past, complete with endless repl

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Some seasons feel like standing at the edge of the water. Wide open. Quiet. A little overwhelming. And still, there is room to breathe. The holidays are supposed to feel warm and joyful. Every commercial shows twinkly lights, family harmony, and people laughing over perfectly timed cookies. But if you find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unexpectedly sad this time of year, you are not alone. The holidays have a way of stirring the deeper

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Morning light, warm coffee, and quiet moments before the first session begins. The calm you see and the chaos you don’t From the outside, online therapy can look pretty serene. A softly lit office, a tidy background, maybe a plant or two. What you don’t see on camera is the dog stationed just out of view, the tea that went cold three sessions ago, and the quiet shuffle between holding space for deep emotions and remembering to drink water. Therapis

Some days the waves feel steady. Other days, they crash and pull. Healing is learning how to stay afloat through both. Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC When life feels too much or not enough Some days you can handle traffic, tough conversations, and a forgotten lunch all in one go. Other days, one small thing, like spilling coffee on your shirt, makes you want to crawl under a blanket and stay there. That difference isn’t about strength or willpower. It’s about your window of tole

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC There’s a quiet moment in many people’s healing journeys that often catches them by surprise. It’s not loud or cinematic. There’s no spotlight or standing ovation. It’s a moment where you look around and realize… something inside you has shifted. Maybe you handle a tough conversation without shutting down. Maybe you notice a familiar trigger and respond differently. Or maybe, for the first time in a long time, you simply feel at home in your own sk

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Therapy brings balance and clarity, helping you reflect and move forward with strength. If you have ever thought, “Therapy is just talking in circles. It does not really change anything,”  you are not alone. This is one of the most common myths I hear, and it keeps so many people from ever reaching out for the support they deserve. The truth? Therapy is not about endless talking or rehashing your childhood until your eyes glaze over. Good therapy c

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC A relaxed therapy conversation that highlights connection, collaboration, and safety. Many people come into their first session feeling nervous, and that makes sense. Sitting down with someone you’ve never met, about to share the most personal parts of your life, can feel intimidating. Some even imagine it’s going to be like an interrogation: bright lights, endless questions, someone judging their every move. The truth is, therapy should feel very

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC A calming ocean-themed anchor symbolizing stability and grounding for the nervous system. Think of your nervous system like a smoke alarm that keeps going off every time you make toast. It’s not broken. It’s just become extra sensitive after too many real fires in the past. Even when there’s no danger in the room, it keeps blaring. You wave a towel in front of it, open a window, and maybe even disconnect the battery for a while, but deep down you k

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Wild flowers in full bloom at sunset, symbolizing hope, resilience, and the natural process of healing. A reminder that therapy supports growth in every season. When most people picture healing, they imagine a movie moment. Someone forgives the person who hurt them, the music swells, the credits roll, and suddenly everything feels lighter. Real life is not nearly that tidy. Healing can include forgiveness, but it does not have to. Some people find

Lianne Perry, MA, MSc., RCC Growth doesn't always happen in big leaps. Sometimes it starts quietly, beneath the surface, one small sprout at a time. One of the most common questions people ask themselves a few weeks or months into therapy is, “Am I actually getting anywhere?” It’s a fair question. Many people arrive with a quiet hope for a clear before and after moment, as if healing happens like a big reveal on a renovation show. In reality, therapy is far less dramatic and

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