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Distinctive Voice Therapy & Wellness PLLC
Sheila Heard, LCPC, NCC


Why We Self Sabotage
Understanding Self-Sabotage Introduction: Have you ever felt like you were standing in your own way, like things were finally looking up,...
Alysia Heard
Oct 82 min read


Don’t Get Emotional Over What You Can’t Control: A Mental Health Guide
Life is full of uncertainties, surprises, and challenges. No matter how hard we try, there will always be things beyond our control,...
Alysia Heard
Sep 242 min read


You Are Not Alone
In the quiet moments, when the world feels heavy, when it seems like no one could possibly understand what you’re going through, it’s...
Alysia Heard
Aug 132 min read


Healing Your Inner Child
By Distinctive Voice Therapy and Wellness There’s a younger version of you still living inside, the one who just wanted to be seen,...
Alysia Heard
Aug 53 min read


“How to Stop People Pleasing and Start Honoring Yourself”
By Distinctive Voice Therapy and Wellness Do you say "yes" when you really want to say "no"? Do you replay conversations in your head,...
Alysia Heard
Jul 293 min read


Anxiety Attack vs. Panic Attack: What’s the Difference?
When your heart races, your breathing shortens, and your thoughts begin to spiral, it can be hard to know exactly what’s happening in...
Alysia Heard
Jul 163 min read


Setting Boundaries: Protecting Your Peace Without Guilt
At some point in life, everyone struggles with saying “no.” Whether it’s out of fear of disappointing others, wanting to be seen as...
Alysia Heard
Jul 72 min read


Dreams & Aspirations
By Distinctive Voice Therapy & Wellness Your reminder that what you want for yourself is valid and possible. Everyone has dreams. Some...
Alysia Heard
Jun 302 min read


How to Spot a Liar
By Distinctive Voice Therapy & Wellness We’ve all been lied to before, some lies are small and harmless, while others leave lasting...
Alysia Heard
Jun 242 min read


Giving Yourself Grace
By Distinctive Voice Therapy & Wellness We live in a world that praises productivity, perfection, and performance, but grace? Grace is...
Sheila Heard
Jun 172 min read


The Mental Health Effects Of Social Media
By Distinctive Voice Therapy & Wellness In today’s digital age, social media has become woven into nearly every aspect of our daily...
Sheila Heard
Jun 113 min read


Knowing When a Season Is Over
There’s something sacred about seasons. They serve a purpose, offer us something to hold onto, and then, quietly or suddenly, they shift....
Sheila Heard
Jun 43 min read


The Quiet Power of Self-Compassion and Forgiveness
We often give others the benefit of the doubt... but rarely extend it to ourselves. We forgive people who’ve hurt us, overlooked us,...
Alysia Heard
May 201 min read


How to Win During Life's Challenges
Life can feel overwhelming when everything seems to be going wrong at once. Whether you're facing emotional, financial, or personal...
Sheila Heard
May 132 min read


The Importance of Emotional Expression: Why Your Feelings Matter
In a world that often encourages us to "stay strong" and to "keep it pushing" emotional expression can feel uncomfortable, even risky....
Sheila Heard
May 62 min read


Implicit Memory and Complex Trauma: What You Need to Know
What is Implicit Memory? Implicit memory is a type of long-term memory that operates without conscious awareness, influencing our...
Sheila Heard
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Complex Trauma: When you can't "move on"
One of the most invalidating statements a person can make to someone who has experienced trauma is “you need to just get over it,” “move...
Sheila Heard
Jul 14, 20245 min read


Why We Self Sabotage
Understanding Self-Sabotage Introduction: Have you ever felt like you were standing in your own way, like things were finally looking up,...
Alysia Heard


Don’t Get Emotional Over What You Can’t Control: A Mental Health Guide
Life is full of uncertainties, surprises, and challenges. No matter how hard we try, there will always be things beyond our control,...
Alysia Heard


You Are Not Alone
In the quiet moments, when the world feels heavy, when it seems like no one could possibly understand what you’re going through, it’s...
Alysia Heard
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