Fear doesn’t always look like panic—it often shows up as confusion, self-doubt, or a fog that leaves us feeling stuck and disconnected. In this post, Colorado therapist Raquel Perez shares how fear impacts the nervous system, why it clouds our clarity, and how creating emotional safety can gently open the path back to insight. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges, you’ll learn why safety is the foundation for healing and how therapy can help you find your way forward.

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.