Save this for the day you need it most.
And if that day is today, our free Wellness Survey is a pretty gentle place to start. Link in bio. 💙
#ViaCounseling #MentalHealthReminder #EndTheStigma #YouAreEnough #HealingIsPossible #NormalizeTherapy #PhoenixTherapist
Are people really using ChatGPT as their therapist?
Yes! (OMG) And there are things you need to know about it.
I'm hosting a free Zoom webinar on Thursday, May 21 at 5:30PM Arizona Time called:
Hold Up, Wait a Minute: People are Using Chat GPT as a Therapist
The Dangers of Using AI for Mental Health Support.
Here's what we're covering:
→ Why people are turning to AI for emotional support in the first place
→ What AI can and genuinely cannot do when it comes to mental health
→ What the research actually says
→ And what to do instead
It's free.
It's on Zoom.
It's going to make you think.
Register now! ➡️Link in bio!
Join me and my therapist of over 10yrs, Kelly Zaragoza, owner of @via_phx for a special artist talk and moderated conversation about my latest body of work, "Welcome to the Circus" next Friday the 22nd from 6-830P at @moodroomphx
*the gallery will close to the public at 6p on Friday the 22nd for the talk*
Kelly has been instrumental in helping me navigate so much of my art practice including how to understand and express my emotions in my art. So, I only thought it was right we come together to share more with you all and dig deeper into such an impactful and dense series of paintings. The conversation will be moderated by my dear friend, poet and scholar Patrick De Leon- @owlsviewpoint
There will be an open bar and light refreshments as well as an opportunity to see the collection and join in on the discussion during a Q&A.
Tickets are only $10 and are available (and VERY limited) via the link in my bio. You can also find more info there.
𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘂𝗽. 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲.
Are people really using ChatGPT as their therapist?
Yes. And there are things you need to know about it.
I'm hosting a free Zoom webinar on Thursday, May 21 at 5:30PM Arizona Time called:
𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗨𝗽, 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲: 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘁𝗚𝗣𝗧 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁?
The Dangers of Using AI for Mental Health Support.
Here's what we're covering:
→ Why people are turning to AI for emotional support in the first place
→ What AI can and genuinely cannot do when it comes to mental health
→ What the research actually says
→ And what to do instead
It's free.
It's on Zoom.
It's going to make you think.
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄!
Scan the QR code or visit: viacounselingservices.com/hold-up-page
#ViaCounseling #HoldUpWaitAMinute #AITherapy #ChatGPT #MentalHealthAwareness #FreeWebinar #PhoenixTherapist #EndTheStigma #RealTherapyMatters
This is what we believe at Via.
Not just professionally. Personally.
If something has been sitting heavy and you're not sure where to start, our free Wellness Survey is a good first step.
No pressure. No commitment. Just a place to begin.
Link in bio.
#ViaCounseling #HealingIsPossible #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #EndTheStigma #PhoenixTherapist #NormalizeTherapy
Please watch! This is exactly what I’ve been talking about, the Theory of 8! Forgive the editing but in this clip @davechappelle shows how the Theory of 8 can be used in a positive direction…also, this whole podcast is actually pretty great so give the whole thing a listen if you have time! @imopodcasts
Somewhere along the way we decided that struggling alone was strength.
It isn't.
Via Counseling exists because people deserve real support and because asking for it should never feel like something to be ashamed of. If you've been waiting for a sign, this is it.
Our free Wellness Survey takes 2 minutes and gives you a real place to start.
Link in bio.
#ViaCounseling #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #NormalizeTherapy #PhoenixTherapist #YouAreNotBroken #HealingIsPossible #TherapyWorks #ArizonaMentalHealth
Over 15 years ago I had a client’s daughter (who was a phone psychic) tell me one day I’d write a children’s book. My daughters have known this for years and are probably like: get to it sister! And last week, @theclairvoyantcabrona and her crew once again validated I need to get it done…
It’s definitely not done, but it’s started. Some parts came easier than others, but the small breaks and sleepless nights brought some unexpected clarity.
I love my job and my biggest dream is to make sure everyone has the tools for a better life: from the babies to the grandparents, I hope this book helps make that dream come true!
#aspiringauthor #dreamsinprogress #bookstagram #mentalhealth #therapist
Continuing education looks a little different when you have the best study buddy 🐾
Currently deepening my training in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) through @journeyclinical and the Integrative Psychiatry Institute — because staying at the forefront of mental health care is something I take seriously.
At Via Counseling, we're committed to staying abreast and the most informed possible when it comes to evidence-based, compassionate care. More exciting updates to come. 💙
Time to pay Walcott in belly rubs! 🌱
#KetamineAssistedTherapy #KAP #MentalHealthArizona #ContinuingEducation #ViaCounseling #TherapistLife #IntegrativeMentalHealth #StudyBuddy #PhoenixTherapist #HealingJourney
I could just scream this!
Most people don’t get help...
not because they don’t need it
but because they’re afraid of what it means.
Afraid of being seen differently.
Afraid of being judged.
Afraid of admitting something isn’t okay.
So they wait.
Not days.
Not weeks.
Years.
By the time many people finally reach out,
they’re already overwhelmed, exhausted, and barely holding it together.
Here’s the part no one talks about:
You can look “fine”
and still be struggling every single day.
You can be successful, high-functioning,
and still feel anxious, disconnected, or stuck.
And the longer it’s ignored,
the heavier it gets.
Mental health stigma doesn’t just silence people—
it delays healing.
If this resonates with you, you’re not alone.
And you don’t have to carry it forever.
🌱Support exists.
🌱Talking helps.
🌱Change is possible.
Too old for Coachella? Not even close.
What started as a 16th birthday gift for my daughter turned into a four year tradition of music, chaos, camping, and connection.
From heartbreak (Frank Ocean dropping out)
To car camping with zero experience
To VIP upgrades and glamping
So what did I learn...? Hmmmm...
It was never really about the festival.
It was about being present and bonding with my kids!
No wifi. No scrolling.
Just real moments, real connection, real joy.
It was also a reminder of something bigger:
The next generation is not lost.
They are creative, bold, expressive, and unapologetically themselves.
This energy that they will ring the world will changes things.
Strongest reminder?
We are not too old to experience life.
We are too comfortable not to!
