BrightSpire Health

New Blog Post! Boundaries Without Guilt: Why It Feels So Hard (and How to Start Anyway)

If you’ve ever set a boundary and immediately felt guilty, anxious, or worried about how it would be received, you’re not alone. Boundaries are often misunderstood as rejection or conflict, when in reality, they are a form of clarity and self-respect.

At BrightSpire Health, we see how difficult it can be to balance caring for others while also caring for yourself. Learning to set boundaries without guilt isn’t about becoming rigid—it’s about creating space for healthier, more sustainable relationships.

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New Blog Post! When Overthinking Takes Over

Most people experience moments of overthinking. You may replay conversations in your head, analyze every possible outcome, or worry about making the wrong decision. At first, it can feel like you’re simply trying to solve a problem or prepare for what might happen. But when overthinking becomes a habit, it can create more stress instead of clarity. Thoughts begin to loop, doubts grow louder, and the mind struggles to find rest.

At BrightSpire Health, we often remind clients that overthinking is not a personal flaw. In many cases, it’s the mind’s attempt to protect you from uncertainty or potential mistakes.

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Provider Spotlight! Katie Avery, LMFT

“I believe you already have the strength and wisdom you need to create change. Therapy is a space to reconnect with those parts of yourself, to slow down, and to make sense of what’s been hard. I focus on building a genuine, trusting relationship where you can be your authentic self—no judgment, no pressure. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you.

My specialties include anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, bipolar disorder, childhood emotional neglect, relationship and family challenges, perfectionism and over-functioning, people-pleasing patterns, and self-worth struggles. I’m also LGBTQIA2S+ and poly/kink affirming, and I welcome clients from all backgrounds, identities, and relationship structures.“

Head to our website to read more about Katie and schedule with her or any of our other providers, in person or virtual availability NOW. https://www.brightspirehealth.com/team Link in Bio!