When a therapist talks about depression, you might expect clinical insight—but I want to share something more personal. Before I became a licensed therapist, I was a 22-year-old single mom in the depths of depression, barely making it through the day. This post is about that season of my life, what helped me begin to heal, and the three things that still ground me today: acceptance, grace, and support. Whether you're in the fog yourself or supporting someone who is, my hope is that this story helps you feel less alone—and reminds you that healing is possible, even in the darkest moments.

This therapy meditation for acceptance and letting go offers a gentle, therapist-guided space to reconnect with yourself, release emotional resistance, and embrace your healing journey. Grounded in trauma-informed care and nervous system regulation, this meditation helps you soften into the present moment and find clarity through compassion.

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted by the state of the world? In this therapy-informed post, licensed therapist Raquel Perez shares practical tools to manage anxiety, build emotional safety, and stay grounded—without numbing out or burning out. Learn how presence, boundaries, and slowness can help you feel deeply and protect your peace.

When the world feels overwhelming, your nervous system needs more than deep breaths—it needs a safe place to land.
In this therapy-informed guided meditation, licensed therapist Raquel Perez, LPC, leads you through grounding breathwork, gentle boundaries, and a visualization practice to help you release tension, quiet the noise, and reconnect with a sense of safety within. Perfect for moments of anxiety, uncertainty, or emotional overload.

Depression isn’t just in your head—it’s often your body’s way of protecting you. In this post, licensed therapist Raquel Perez shares five common myths about depression that can make recovery harder, and what actually helps. From understanding depression as a nervous system response to finding safety before change, discover a compassionate, trauma-informed path to healing that honors both your mind and body.

Depression isn’t just something to fix—it’s something to listen to. In this guided meditation for depression and emotional insight, therapist Raquel Perez invites you into a safe and gentle space to explore the deeper meaning behind your symptoms. Through grounding breathwork, reflective questions, and compassionate self-inquiry, you’ll begin to hear what your depression may be trying to say. This meditation is for anyone seeking healing, insight, and a return to self.

Coming out isn’t always a celebration—it can be a deep, layered process of healing the parts of ourselves we once buried to survive. In this personal reflection, licensed therapist Raquel Perez shares her journey of coming out at 35, healing queer shame, and how therapy helped her reclaim the truth she had long hidden. If Pride feels complicated for you this year, you’re not alone. This post is a gentle invitation to begin where you are—and to remember you were never too late to become who you truly are.

If you’re questioning your sexuality or seeking a deeper connection to your identity, this gentle, therapy-informed meditation offers a safe space to explore your truth. Created by Raquel Perez, licensed professional counselor and founder of Intima Couples & Sex Therapy, this guided practice invites you to slow down, listen inward, and come home to yourself—free of judgment, full of compassion. Whether you’re in the process of coming out or simply reconnecting with your inner voice, this meditation helps you feel seen, supported, and not alone.

Burnout isn't just about long hours at work. It’s an emotional and physical exhaustion that builds when you’re out of alignment with your purpose, constantly giving without replenishing yourself, and neglecting your own needs. In this post, I share personal insights from my own burnout experience and powerful strategies I've used in my therapy practice to help individuals reclaim their energy, set boundaries, and reconnect with what truly matters.

Feeling burned out, emotionally exhausted, or like you’ve lost touch with yourself? This therapy-informed guided meditation is a safe space to rest, reflect, and reconnect. Created by licensed therapist Raquel Perez, LPC of Intima Couples & Sex Therapy, this practice invites you to explore what your body is holding, honor your boundaries, and gently return to your inner wisdom. Whether you're a caregiver, healer, or simply human in a world that asks too much—this is a moment to come home to yourself.

Ketamine therapy is quickly becoming a groundbreaking treatment for depression, especially for those with treatment-resistant depression. Unlike traditional antidepressants, ketamine works by targeting the glutamate system, promoting neuroplasticity, and stimulating new neural connections in the brain. When combined with talk therapy, it enhances emotional healing and offers rapid symptom relief. In this post, I’ll explain how ketamine works, its origins in medicine, and why pairing it with psychotherapy is one of the most effective treatments for depression today.

Discover how a powerful chakra-based affirmation meditation can support depression relief, emotional safety, and therapeutic healing. In this therapist-guided practice, you’ll journey through the Root, Sacral, Throat, and Third Eye chakras—restoring clarity, insight, and balance from within. Includes affirmations for grounding, emotional flow, authentic expression, and inner wisdom. Created by licensed therapist Raquel Perez, LPC, this practice blends trauma-informed therapy with intuitive healing.

Emotional safety is the foundation of deep, lasting connection in relationships—but many couples don’t know how to create it. In this post, Colorado-based therapist Raquel Perez shares 5 powerful, therapy-informed tools to help you build emotional trust, support vulnerability, and foster insight. Whether you're healing from past wounds or looking to deepen intimacy, these tools offer practical, compassionate guidance for creating the safety your relationship needs to thrive.

Explore this guided meditation for emotional healing and inner clarity, led by licensed therapist Raquel Perez. This therapy-informed practice helps you release emotional pain, connect with your body’s wisdom, and build the courage to speak your truth. Ideal for those seeking therapy for emotional healing, depression, anxiety, or relationship issues.

Struggling with emotional healing, trauma recovery, or feeling stuck in self-awareness? In this post, therapist Raquel Perez, LPC, explores why self-reflection and therapy are essential to healing childhood trauma, overcoming emotional blocks, and growing into your most authentic self. Learn how to move from insight to action with a powerful therapy-informed tool: Feel It, Name It, Release It. Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, or relationship wounds, this guide offers a safe and empowering path forward. Based in Lakewood, Colorado, Raquel offers trauma-informed therapy both in-person and online across Colorado.

In this guided meditation, you’ll be gently led to a place of emotional safety and clarity, where you can connect deeply with your body’s wisdom and uncover the healing that lies within. Whether you're working through past trauma, navigating relationship struggles, or simply seeking inner peace, this meditation will help you create space for emotional insight. With each breath, you’ll release what no longer serves you and embrace the truth that you are not broken—you are healing. Join me in this transformative journey of self-compassion, emotional awakening, and the power of healing from the inside out.

When do you realize you're truly growing? Is it in a big, life-changing moment or in the quiet, subtle shifts that happen day by day? In this post, I share personal stories and insights from a Reddit thread where people reflected on the moments they realized they were changing. From handling criticism with grace to recognizing the growth in relationships and self-awareness, these small moments are signs of true transformation. Whether you're struggling to see your progress or simply need a reminder of how far you've come, this post highlights the importance of acknowledging every step in your healing journey.

This guided therapy meditation invites you to reconnect with the quiet, powerful shifts that have shaped your healing journey. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or personal growth, this practice helps you honor the small yet profound moments of transformation. Join licensed therapist Raquel Perez in embracing your inner strength, one breath at a time.

Feeling stuck in your healing journey despite consuming endless self-help content? In this blog, Colorado-based therapist Raquel Perez, LPC, explores how self-improvement can become a trap that feeds your inner critic—and why acceptance and emotional safety are essential for true growth. Learn how therapy for depression, anxiety, and relationship issues can help you move beyond self-help and into meaningful transformation.

Discover a powerful affirmation meditation for self-worth, confidence, and emotional healing. In this guided practice, we focus on the solar plexus chakra—the energy center of self-esteem and personal power—using positive affirmations to support self-acceptance and inner healing. Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, or simply longing to feel more connected to yourself, this meditation offers a safe space to be seen, soften shame, and reconnect with your worth. Created by a licensed therapist, this healing meditation is part of a holistic approach to therapy offered in Lakewood, Colorado, and virtually across the state. Explore how combining mindfulness, affirmations, and therapy can help you embrace your healing journey.