State of Mind KC | A blog for the modern woman

Jun 25
2 min

An Open Letter to the Moms Who Hate Being On Camera

I know you cringe when the camera pans to you. Maybe you don’t have makeup on, or those shorts show a little too much of your cellulite....

Jun 11
4 min

Self-Trust & Self-Doubt: The Oil & Water of Perfectionism

Perfectionism in women comes in two forms that are inherently opposite: self-trust and self-doubt.

Jun 4
4 min

Life will change. Your needs will, too.

One of the most popular soundbites you’ll hear me say in my therapy sessions: "When your circumstances change, so do your needs."

Apr 28, 2023
12 min

Birth Story Part 2: The Art of Surrendering

How I fully surrendered myself during a traumatic birth and how it helped me avoid post-traumatic stress

Apr 19, 2023
12 min

Birth Story Part 1: The Art of Adapting

How I adapted to constantly changing circumstances leading up to the labor and delivery of my baby

Mar 17, 2023
8 min

How I Coped with Pregnancy and Anxiety as a Therapist

How I developed perinatal anxiety during my pregnancy and how I dealt with it as a therapist and first time mom

Feb 9, 2023
4 min

Therapy Exercise: "Reflect on the Disconnect" - Get Clarity on Disconnection in Your Relationship

Do this therapy exercise to identify and explore why you might be feeling disconnected in your relationship(s) or marriage!

Nov 16, 2022
3 min

[Part 3: FOOD & BODY IMAGE] Mental Health Tips to Keep You Sane During the Holidays

How to handle food and body image concerns during the holidays

Nov 16, 2022
3 min

[Part 2: GIFTS] Mental Health Tips to Keep You Sane During the Holidays

Navigate the stress and pressure of gift-buying during the holidays

Nov 16, 2022
4 min

[Part 1: FAMILY] Mental Health Tips to Keep You Sane During the Holidays

For dealing with difficult family members during the holidays

Nov 19, 2021
3 min

Being a Great Boss: How to Inspire Employees to Take Care of Themselves

Hey, gang! Greta here. Y'all know I'm passionate about incorporating self-care into your work life. Not only that, but there are too many...

Apr 28, 2021
6 min

How to Find a Therapist

So, you're thinking about finding a therapist. But where do you start? I was on my Instagram this past week talking about shopping for a...

Dec 18, 2020
5 min

6 Ways to Handle Grief In 2020

Grief needs its place. We can't fix it, but we can channel it. And that's what these tips will help you do.

Oct 29, 2020
4 min

Body Appreciation: It's Like a Nissan Altima

Either way, the vessel has a much bigger story to tell than just what it looks like on the outside.

Oct 5, 2020
4 min

The Most Important Job Description You Will Ever Write

It’s the push-and-pull of what you WANT to do in this life vs. what you are ACTUALLY doing.

Apr 10, 2020
6 min

I'm a Therapist AND a #CoronaBride, and This Is How I'm Handling It

Regardless of whatever was happening in the world, all I was in control of was my own corner.

Apr 12, 2019
4 min

3 Questions to Help You Do Pesky Everyday Tasks AND Climb a Mountain

It’s that time of year: you explored the possibilities that 2019 could bring and you chose your resolutions and goals accordingly. You...

Jan 27, 2019
4 min

Just a Therapist Breaking Into Blogging

Maybe you’re thinking, “not another blog!” Or maybe you’re not and you’ll read this in its entirety. If you fall into the latter, I...