Michelle Pettengill, LCSW Michelle Pettengill, LCSW

Feel It Without Letting It Take Over

Learn how to work through big emotions using the GRAIN method: Gound. Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture. Discover how to notice emotional patterns, respond with self-compassion, and practice new ways to manage stress and regulate your nervous system.

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Michelle Pettengill, LCSW Michelle Pettengill, LCSW

Summer Time is Mental Health Time!

Summer is the perfect time to slow down, reflect, and invest in your mental health. Learn how therapy can help you calm anxiety, regulate your nervous system, strengthen your relationships, and reconnect with yourself.

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Self-Care, Stress & Cortisol: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You

Feeling tired, overwhelmed, and “on” all the time?

You may have heard that stress affects your cortisol levels or that your “adrenals are fatigued.” But what does that actually mean?

I break down the connection between chronic stress, cortisol, sleep, self-care, and your nervous system—in plain English, without all the medical jargon.

Plus, 4 simple ways to start supporting yourself today. 🌿

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