State of Mind KC | A blog for the modern woman

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

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

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

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!

[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

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

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

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

For dealing with difficult family members during the holidays

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...