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Blue Phoenix Counseling
Michelle Davis, M.Ed., LPCC
(805-285-3719)

This blog offers thoughts and reflections from Michelle—rooted in real conversations, shared experiences, and the deep work of healing. These short reads are meant to offer support, spark insight, and remind you that you're not alone on the journey.
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Rewriting the Story: A Self-Reflection Worksheet
✨ Step 1: Name the Belief Write down a recurring thought or belief you have about yourself that feels limiting or painful. Be honest,...
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Rewriting the Story: A Guide to Challenging Negative Self-Beliefs
💠 What Are Negative Self-Beliefs? Negative self-beliefs are deeply rooted messages you’ve internalized about yourself — often formed in...
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Understanding PTSD — When Your Past Still Lives in the Present
Have you ever had a moment where your body reacted like you were in danger… even though you were completely safe?Your heart races, your...
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What Is Trauma (Really)? It’s More Common Than You Think
When most people hear the word trauma , they think of catastrophic events: war, natural disasters, violence. But the truth is, trauma...
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Somatic Therapy: Because Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Forgets
Ever felt a wave of emotion that came out of nowhere?Tears that surprised you?A tightness in your chest during a conversation — even...
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Breathwork: The Healing Tool You’ve Had All Along
Take a breath.No really — right now. A slow, conscious inhale… and an even slower exhale. Do you feel that shift? Even the tiniest bit...
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CBT Meets Mindfulness — Changing the Thought Loop With Compassion
We’ve all had thoughts that spiral.You make a mistake, and suddenly your inner critic grabs the mic: “You always mess things up. No...
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What Is EMDR? A Gentle Introduction to a Powerful Therapy
If you’ve heard about EMDR but aren’t quite sure what it is (or whether it’s for you), you’re not alone. EMDR — short for Eye Movement...
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7 Subtle Signs You’re in a Life Transition (Even If You Don’t Realize It)
Change doesn’t always knock loudly. Sometimes it whispers. It shows up as restlessness, as a shift in your energy, or in the way certain...
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Welcome To Blue Phoenix
There’s a moment — sometimes quiet, sometimes fierce — when something inside us says: I can’t keep going like this. Maybe it’s a...
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