Welcome to my wellness blog—a space dedicated to mental health, self-care, healing, and personal growth. Here, you’ll find helpful tips, insights, and resources to support your journey toward a healthier, more balanced life.
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When Trauma Lingers: Untangling the Path to Healing
Trauma and PTSD are connected, but they’re not the same. This post explores how trauma can affect the mind and body, when it may evolve into PTSD, and what healing can look like for those carrying deep emotional wounds.
The Silent Battle: Understanding and Coping with Depression
Depression is more than just feeling sad; it’s a serious mental health condition that impacts every part of a person’s life. In this post, you'll learn what depression really is, how to recognize the signs, and what treatment options can help.
Supporting Someone with Mental Illness
When someone you love is struggling with their mental health, it’s natural to want to help. But knowing how to support them while caring for your own well-being can be tricky. This post offers guidance on doing both with compassion and balance.
How to Cope with Being a Single Mom
Single motherhood can be both fulfilling and exhausting. In this post, you’ll find practical tips to help you manage the emotional, mental, and physical load—so you can care for yourself while caring for your family.
Is it Stress, or is it Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Stress is a normal part of life—but when does it become something more? Learn how to tell the difference between everyday stress and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and why recognizing the signs matters.
Maria Perdomo-Torres, LCSW-S, MHA, CFSW, is an experienced and bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist, and founder of Graceful Mind Therapy, a private practice specializing in women's mental health. Maria supports women as they navigate anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She offers compassionate, empowering care to women from all walks of life, as they navigate the demands of their careers, families, and personal growth. In her practice, Maria provides a safe space for clients to explore their mental health, enhance emotional well-being, and build the resilience needed to thrive both personally and professionally. She offers teletherapy services to clients across Arizona, California, Florida, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington.