For so many people, especially those who are deeply caring, responsible, or trauma‑affected, mental health is often placed at the bottom of the priority list. We tell ourselves we’ll focus on our healing later – after work slows down, after relationships stabilize, after everyone else is okay. But the truth is this: your mental andContinue reading “Why Your Mental Health Matters More Than Anything”
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Social Anxiety and Overthinking: Why You Replay Conversations and Feel Like People Don’t Like You
If you’ve ever left a social interaction and immediately started replaying everything you said — wondering if you sounded awkward, annoying, or unlikeable — you’re not alone. For many people, this cycle of overthinking conversations and feeling like others secretly don’t like you is a core feature of social anxiety. And while it can feelContinue reading “Social Anxiety and Overthinking: Why You Replay Conversations and Feel Like People Don’t Like You”
Unprocessed Trauma: When You’ve “Moved On” But Your Body Hasn’t
Many people come to therapy saying some version of this: “I’m functioning. I’ve built a life. I don’t think about the past much anymore… but something still feels off.” If that resonates, you’re not alone and you’re not broken. Unprocessed trauma doesn’t always look like obvious flashbacks or constant distress. In fact, for many people,Continue reading “Unprocessed Trauma: When You’ve “Moved On” But Your Body Hasn’t”
Therapy for Overthinkers in West Virginia: Healing Anxiety by Reconnecting to Your Body
If you’re a woman in West Virginia who feels like your mind never shuts off, you’re not alone. Many of the women I work with come to therapy saying things like: At Metta Holistic Therapy, I specialize in helping women who feel stuck in chronic worry, anxiety, and mental looping – especially when traditional talkContinue reading “Therapy for Overthinkers in West Virginia: Healing Anxiety by Reconnecting to Your Body”
Healing Self-Worth and Self-Esteem: A Holistic Therapy Approach in West Virginia
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve spent much of your life questioning your worth, doubting yourself, or feeling like you’re “too much” or “not enough” at the same time. You may appear capable, caring, or high-functioning on the outside — yet internally, you struggle with self-esteem, confidence, or a stable sense ofContinue reading “Healing Self-Worth and Self-Esteem: A Holistic Therapy Approach in West Virginia”
EMDR Therapy for Trauma in West Virginia: Healing from Childhood and Relationship Abuse
If you’re searching for EMDR therapy in West Virginia to heal from trauma, you’re not alone. Many adults carry the invisible weight of childhood emotional abuse, narcissistic family dynamics, or abusive relationships well into adulthood – often without realizing how deeply these early experiences shaped their nervous system, relationships, and sense of self. At MettaContinue reading “EMDR Therapy for Trauma in West Virginia: Healing from Childhood and Relationship Abuse”
From Self-Esteem to Self-Compassion: The Path to True Confidence
When people think about confidence, they often focus on building self-esteem. While self-esteem—a sense of self-worth based on accomplishments or how others view us—can be helpful, it often falls short when life gets tough. At Metta Holistic Therapy, we believe there’s something even more powerful than self-esteem: self-compassion. Our approach, available to those in WestContinue reading “From Self-Esteem to Self-Compassion: The Path to True Confidence”
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