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Living with a chronic illness often marks a clear “before” and “after.” Alongside managing treatments and symptoms, many people face emotional, relational, and identity shifts that are just as real — but less talked about. That’s where therapy can make all the difference. From managing anxiety and grief, to navigating medical decisions, to finding meaning and resilience in everyday life, therapy offers tools and support that go beyond the physical. Read more on Why Therapy for Chronic Illness Can Make All the Difference: https://lnkd.in/eF4TFdvv You don’t have to go through this alone. Every person living with chronic illness deserves support that helps them feel seen, understood, and empowered. 💬 If you live with chronic illness (or support someone who does), what strategies have you found most helpful for emotional well-being?

Have you ever seen your therapist, outside of sessions; at the grocery store, in your Pilates class, walking their dog...? However jarring that might have been, it also serves as a reminder that therapists are humans too! Recognizing the humanity of your therapist can strengthen the trust, deepen connection and create a stronger client-therapist relationship overall. 🌿

Frustrated? Jittery? Overwhelmed? 👉 Take an active pause. Deep breath in, long exhale out, repeat. By tuning into your breath, heartbeat, or energy levels, you can notice what you truly need instead of pushing past your limits. Pausing isn’t laziness. It’s wisdom. With practice, these moments of slowing down can help reduce anxiety, bring calm, and support more grounded choices. Your body and mind will thank you. ✨

As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we're pausing to reflect on the impact that shared language has in the therapy room. "For me, it’s about increasing accessibility to care while strengthening the therapeutic relationship, so clients feel truly seen, understood, and respected in their cultural identity." Dr. Yisel Frenandez

We are proud to share that Alma has been named one of TIME's Top 100 Health-Tech Companies of 2025! Everything we do starts with one belief: when providers have the support they need, mental healthcare gets better for everyone. This recognition celebrates that belief, and the people who make it real every day. To our extraordinary team, our dedicated providers and their clients, thank you. We're honored to do this work with and for you. 🌱 Check out the full list here: https://bit.ly/46M2ive

ADHD doesn’t just affect focus—it can disrupt routines, overwhelm daily tasks, and leave even the most motivated professionals feeling stuck. This blog post delves into the real-life CBT tools that clinicians use to help clients with ADHD get organized, manage their time, and follow through. Whether you’re a provider or someone navigating ADHD yourself, these strategies are practical, approachable, and grounded in lived experience. Here are some CBT strategies for addressing ADHD: ✨Break down projects: Use the “15-minute rule,” commit to working on a project for just 15 minutes, then reassess. ✨Use external memory aids: Checklists are fantastic tools because they reduce the demand on our memories. Plus, the satisfaction of checking off items also provides reinforcement that can prompt you to make — and complete — that next list. ✨Use “Stop and Think” Cues: Recognize your impulse patterns and interrupt them with simple cues—like a deep breath, a mental “pause” phrase, or visualizing a stop sign. Want to know more? Check out the full blog post for all the details: https://bit.ly/3I69o4t

When was the last time you were face-to-face with the resistance monster? What new experiences or opportunities did unpacking your resistance unlock? 🔒✨

Are you "keeping the peace" or avoiding a difficult conversation? 👀 If you're not careful, it's easy to fall into the routine of abandoning your own needs in order to avoid rupture within a relationship. According to couples therapist Michelle Chaffardet, LMFT, this habit is likely to lead you down the road of emotional self abandonment.

Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, and we’re celebrating the stories, contributions, and strength of Hispanic and Latinx communities. ⁠ 👋 Meet Dr. Yisel Frenandez — a Cuban-American therapist bringing care, culture, and language together to create spaces where clients feel seen, understood, and supported.

Here is a heartfelt thank you to the therapists who support adolescents. Guiding kids through today’s pressures; social, academic, or emotional, is no easy task. Your work makes a difference in a time when growing up can feel especially hard. This artwork was done in partnership with illustrator @Nasimehbe