DBT Corner: Learning to Pause with the STOP Skill
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and...
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MONIKA LA NUEZ, LCSW, LLC
Dialectical Behavior Therapist
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Jan 11
- 4 min
What is DBT and How Does it Work?
Perhaps you are looking into therapy and wondering what kind of therapy you would like to try. You’ve possibly heard about DBT here and...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Jan 3
- 4 min
Six Ways to Practice Self-Compassion
Something I commonly witness is how hard people tend to be on themselves. Often, people offer themselves minimal self-compassion or do...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Aug 25, 2022
- 4 min
Let the Tears Flow: It's Okay to Cry
Do you judge yourself when you cry? Have you found yourself apologizing or expressing disappointment in yourself for crying? When this...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Dec 10, 2021
- 4 min
Coping with Grief and Loss
The loss of a beloved friend, partner, pet, or family member can be one of the most devastating experiences a person can go through. The...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Dec 10, 2021
- 4 min
The Benefits of Dialectical Thinking
Clients often wonder what the “D” in DBT stands for. When clients and I begin discussing the concept of dialectics and dialectical...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Feb 4, 2021
- 4 min
How to Become More Accountable to Yourself
Do you find you sometimes struggle with being accountable to yourself? Have you noticed whether you only accomplish tasks or goals...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Feb 2, 2021
- 2 min
Creative Ways to be Mindful
Mindfulness is a fundamental part of DBT and is one of the four modules in which skills are offered, along with distress tolerance,...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Apr 6, 2020
- 3 min
Validating Your Emotions Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the Coronavirus Pandemic wears on, many of my clients have shared about emotions they are struggling with and ways they are judging...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Apr 3, 2020
- 5 min
Caring for your Mental Health during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Coronavirus pandemic has turned our world completely upside down in a multitude of ways. Our sense of normalcy, safety, security,...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Feb 8, 2020
- 4 min
Postpartum Life: Perfectionism and Motherhood
“I’m beginning to realize that being real is so much better for everyone than trying to be perfect.” Striving for perfection is a common...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Jan 26, 2020
- 3 min
Lady Gaga, Mental Health, and DBT
I have been a long-time fan of Lady Gaga. Since she first came on the scene, I have admired her for her creativity, boldness, talent, and...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Dec 31, 2019
- 5 min
New Year's Resolutions for your Mental Health
The new year is often a time of increased self-reflection about how we would like things to be different over the coming year. With a...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Nov 27, 2019
- 4 min
Why Therapy?
Taking those first steps towards setting up an initial therapy session can often feel overwhelming and scary, especially if you are...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Nov 7, 2019
- 3 min
Coping with Postpartum Rage
Postpartum rage is a topic that is being addressed more and more frequently in the maternal mental health field, and I am so grateful...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Oct 11, 2019
- 4 min
Mindfulness and Its Benefits
The topic of mindfulness comes up often in my work with individuals and with groups. I incorporate mindfulness exercises and provide...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Oct 4, 2019
- 3 min
A Few Ways to Manage "Mom Burnout"
I’ve been thinking about the concept of “mom burnout” a lot recently, both personally and professionally. Mom burnout can leave you...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Sep 28, 2019
- 3 min
Coping with Anxiety about the Future
Worries about the future are common and can be debilitating for some people. It is natural to experience anxiety around the future, as...
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Monika La Nuez, LCSW
- Sep 21, 2019
- 3 min
Five Ways to Cope with Life Transitions
As I take the steps towards building my full time private practice, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on life transitions. Certain...
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