Creating Progress - Nikkie Evans PLLC

Creating Progress - Nikkie Evans PLLC

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07/05/2026

One thing we've learned from sitting with hundreds of people over the years?

Everyone is carrying something.

The mom who looks like she has it all together. The college student trying to find their place. The professional who seems confident and successful. The friend who always shows up for everyone else.

Everyone has moments where they feel overwhelmed, uncertain, insecure, stuck, exhausted, or just plain confused about what they're doing. And honestly? That's part of being human.

We spend so much time believing we're the only ones struggling, the only ones who feel awkward, the only ones who don't have it all figured out. Meanwhile, most people are quietly wondering the exact same thing.

At Creating Progress, our team is made up on therapists who are human too. We laugh too hard at silly things. We have bad days. We second-guess ourselves. We have strengths, imperfections, quirks, and stories that have shaped who we are.

Maybe that's why we love this work so much.

Because at the end of the day, therapy isn't about one person having all the answers. It's about creating a space where people can stop pretending, be fully themselves, and realize they're not alone.

We're all just humans trying our best. And we think there's something pretty comforting about that.

So if you've ever worried that you're a little weird... good news. So are we. 😆

www.creatingprogress.net

07/03/2026

Have you ever had a thought that felt so convincing, so real, that you didn't stop to question it?

💭 "They're mad at me."
💭 "I'm failing."
💭 "Something bad is going to happen."
💭 "I'm not good enough."

Our minds are constantly generating thoughts—but thoughts aren't always facts.

In our newest blog, we explore how anxiety, stress, self-doubt, and past experiences can influence the stories our minds tell us, and why learning to step back from our thoughts can be a powerful part of healing.

✨ You don't have to believe everything you think.

Read the full blog here:
https://www.creatingprogress.net/post/youdonthavetobelieveeverythingyouthink

What is one thought you've learned to question rather than automatically believe?

06/25/2026

Sometimes one of the best ways to take the power out of anxious thoughts is to step back and look at them differently. Humor won't solve anxiety, but it can help create enough distance to remember: just because your brain says it doesn't make it true.

What's the funniest Yelp review you could leave for your anxiety?

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