Blog – Michelle Zaragoza, LCSW

5 Ways to Support the Mental Health of Your LGBTQIA+ Loved Ones

June 6, 2023

Mental health is an important issue for everyone, but it can be especially challenging for LGBTQIA+ individuals. This is due to the discrimination and stigma that they often face in their daily lives. It’s important to recognize that LGBTQIA+ people have unique needs when it comes to mental health, and that there are strategies we…
3 powerful ways to connect with your authentic self

May 22, 2023

When you are your truest, authentic self you know it. You feel it deeply in your spirit, soul, and whole being. You feel deeply aligned with your life and act in ways that are genuine to your true self. This goes beyond what your job/career is, who you are to others in your life, and…
How keeping a Vision Journal can help you reach your goals

May 16, 2023

What is a Vision Journal? A vision journal is a tool used to explore and keep track of future aspirations and goals, similar to a vision board, but in journal form. The purpose of a vision journal is to provide a space for individuals to record their thoughts, values, ideas, goals, and dreams in a…
6 Ways to build Self-Awareness

February 16, 2023

With self-awareness, we can understand and recognize our feelings and actions. Here are 6 ways you can start building self-awareness today.
10 Powerful Affirmations for Self-Compassion

February 14, 2023

Building self-compassion improves our mental health and well-being. It is a beautiful gift that we can give to ourselves. Practicing self-compassion can help us be kind, gentle, and more understanding of our experience. It also helps quiet the inner critic and be gentle to ourselves when we are struggling. Reciting self-affirmations can be a helpful…