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The Grounded Therapist

Life Coaching & Therapy | Mindful, Empowered, Strong

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It’s not just you.
So many women struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome.
Even me and I’m a therapist.
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The truth is that all of these feelings are part of the human experience. It’s normal and even healthy to have moments of self-questioning and a desire to help or serve others more than ourselves. However, if you don’t have the skills to cope with challenging situations and set healthy boundaries, then it can manifest into negative behaviors and being stuck in a loop of anxiety, worry, and shame. This doesn’t serve anyone. In fact, it’s what holds us back from showing up fully in our lives.

This is why I became a therapist.

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I’ve always struggled with anxiety and have had chronic medical problems since high school, which I learned to manage largely because of therapy.

However, my initial career track was in non-profit. I quickly realized that the place where I could create the most impact was on the front lines helping women no longer feel trapped by their own minds.

I transitioned out of non-profit and returned to grad school to become a therapist instead. Five years later, I still saw power in therapy, but I realized something was still missing - the mind body connection.

It might sound a little bit woo, but there is science behind it. Your body holds onto your experiences and memories. It clues you into your mood, even when you aren’t able to articulate what you are feeling with words. When everything feels emotionally off, your body is the home that you need to come back to.

Disconnecting from our physical experience is often the first coping mechanism that occurs when we’re in pain, uncomfortable, or traumatized. It often manifests as numbing behaviors, such as turning to food, alcohol, or obsessive thoughts.

Reconnecting to your body is a way to reveal patterns, so you can let go of thoughts, behaviors, and relationships that aren’t serving you. Physical strength can also help you let go of fear of judgement and improve confidence and self-image. Enter my journey into becoming a yoga teacher and studying how cultivating physical strength and body awareness can help calm the mind.

Now, I combine therapy and yoga to help my clients get out of their heads and out of their own way.

MEET THE TEAM

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Olivia Cormier

Olivia enjoys working with teenagers and adults going through major life transitions, experiencing anxiety, and managing relationships. Her therapy style is very relatable and you can always count on her for honest feedback. She knows what it feels like to carry anxiety and hopes to help relieve that weight for her clients.

She primarily uses DBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing during sessions, but truly believes the most important part of therapy is creating a comfortable and judgment free space for clients. When not in session, she enjoys spending time with family, walking her dog, and cooking.

Shayna Marable

Shayna Marable

My name is Shayna Marable, and I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).

I am a firm believer that we all deserve the opportunity to engage in self-care for the purpose of increasing our mental wellness. It is hard sometimes to make ourselves a priority, especially when it comes to tending to our emotional needs and mental health. However, taking time for you and prioritizing your needs is what the therapeutic process is all about. Life can present itself with stressors and challenges that put a strain on our mental health and mental wellness. While it can be difficult to navigate these challenges, I am here to empower, support, and guide you through them.

Ready to work together?


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Have you been able to rest this week? Have you been able to rest this week?
Took the Grounded Therapy team out to dinner last Took the Grounded Therapy team out to dinner last night!! We got to know each other and give each other shout outs for work and personal strengths.  It’s been a long year and I know change is inevitable but I’d like to hold this moment tight for a little while longer!! Thanks Caitlin, Kerry and Shay for all that you do.
How do you handle overwhelm? I am a big fan of enc How do you handle overwhelm? I am a big fan of encouraging clients to take a moment, lay down wherever they are and figure out what’s going on.
Thanks for the resources and the reminder you are Thanks for the resources and the reminder you are not alone 
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Cannot wait to read every bit of this book!!! Maki Cannot wait to read every bit of this book!!! Making changes to my business and want to be guided by the best @trudilebron
Tomorrow is the day! Rachel is leading a professio Tomorrow is the day! Rachel is leading a professional development session for Old Saybrook Public Schools 👩🏻‍🏫, touching on stress reduction 😬, the nervous system 🧠 and mindful movement 🧘🏻

These topics are applicable to various professions and areas of life (who doesn’t want to learn about ways to reduce stress, am I right?). 

Want Rachel to come speak at your organization?  DM us today!
Tomorrow we will show up! Props to you if you can Tomorrow we will show up! Props to you if you can vote early.  That’s on that ballot in CT where I live.  There are barriers, there are new rules, there will intimidation but the people United will never be defeated. Check out @votesaveamerica or @fairfightaction if you have questions about your polling place or ballot initiatives.
I’m leading a professional development session f I’m leading a professional development session for Old Saybrook Public Schools 👩🏻‍🏫 on 11/8!

I’ll be teaching about reducing stress 😬, the nervous system 🧠 and mindful movement 🧘🏻

These tools are invaluable and can be applied to so many different professions and areas of life.  Want Rachel to come to your school or organization?  DM me!
Yup, it’s that time again. The holidays aka “ Yup, it’s that time again.  The holidays aka “the dark times” here in New England can be full of triggers and stress. So let’s talk about it and make a plan. This season can be way less hard when you are not caught off guard. What do you do to prep?
If you are ready to set boundaries and choose wher If you are ready to set boundaries and choose where you spend your time & energy each day, give us a call!! Insurance based openings available for in person and telehealth.
Another week of clients needing support on the sam Another week of clients needing support on the same topic. I love when this happens.  You don’t have to treat yourself like garbage to accomplish your goals.  You can be motivated by kindness, support and compassion while crushing your goals!! 

PS I didn’t notice until editing this video how mad my face looks while giving myself a hug.  Had this happened into you?
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