Thoughtful reflections on mental health, healing, and personal growth.
Writing that explores the deeper layers of emotional wellbeing, beyond surface-level advice or quick tips. These essays draw from clinical experience, research, and a nuanced understanding of anxiety, burnout, identity, and change.
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When Therapy Goes Big Tech: Is Bigger Better in Online Therapy?
As online therapy platforms grow larger, important questions emerge about continuity, depth, and how care is delivered. This article explores what can be gained and what may be lost when therapy is designed to scale.
Therapists vs. Coaches vs. Spiritual Healers: Finding Clarity in the Modern Healing Debate
Therapists, coaches, and spiritual healers… Everyone claims to have the answer. Ever wonder who really helps you heal? Let’s unpack the modern healing debate and explore what truly helps you grow.
The Secret Ingredient for Protecting Your Mental Health When the World is on Fire
Lately the world feels heavy, from global conflicts to everyday stress, it can be hard to stay hopeful. This post explores psychological flexibility, the hidden ingredient for protecting your mental health, and how online therapy for women can help you build it.
To Cry or Not to Cry: What Tears Really Mean in the Therapy Room
Clients often wonder what it means if they cry — or don’t cry — in therapy. In this post, I unpack the myths, truths, and nuances of tears in the therapy room.
Is Online Therapy Right for You?
Online therapy offers flexibility, comfort, and convenience, but it’s not the right choice for everyone. Learn when it works well, when it might not, and what to consider before you start.
Somatic Therapy: When Talking Isn't Enough to Heal
When talk therapy isn’t enough to calm your body, somatic therapy offers another path. This post explores how body-based healing can help release emotions stored in the nervous system.
10 Ways to Find Free or Low-Cost Mental Health Support
Struggling to afford therapy? This post shares 10 free or low-cost ways to access mental health support—from online counseling platforms to community resources and self-help tools.
Inner Child Work: What It is and How It Can Transform Your Life
Inner child work helps you reconnect with your younger self to heal emotional wounds and break old patterns. Learn how this powerful practice can transform your life.
What's the Real Deal with Mindfulness?
Mindfulness is more than a buzzword. It’s a powerful practice for reducing stress and feeling more grounded. Here’s what it really means and how to start.
Maria Perdomo-Torres, LCSW-S, MHA, CFSW, is a bilingual psychotherapist and founder of Graceful Mind Therapy, a specialized private practice for accomplished women navigating anxiety, burnout, and the internal weight of high expectations. Her writing explores mental health, identity, emotional patterns, and the inner lives of women moving through complexity, responsibility, and growth.