Self-Care

Reclaim Your Energy. Prioritize Yourself Without Guilt.

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential. But in a world that glorifies burnout, many people struggle to slow down, set boundaries, or meet their own needs without feeling guilty. You might be so used to taking care of others that you’ve forgotten how to care for yourself.

At GC Counseling, we help you reconnect with your needs, rediscover what nourishes you, and build sustainable self-care practices that support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Signs You May Need Support with Self-Care

  • Constantly putting others’ needs before your own

  • Difficulty saying “no” or setting boundaries

  • Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected

  • Struggling to rest without guilt

  • Neglecting your physical or emotional health

  • Feeling like you have to “earn” rest or joy

Self-care is more than bubble baths and spa days—it’s about creating a life that supports your peace, purpose, and presence.

How Therapy Can Help

If self-care feels hard or foreign, therapy can help you:

  • Understand the emotional and cultural blocks to self-care

  • Identify what you truly need—not just what’s expected

  • Set healthy boundaries without guilt

  • Develop routines and rituals that recharge you

  • Reframe rest, pleasure, and well-being as essential—not optional

  • Work through burnout, perfectionism, or people-pleasing patterns

Our therapists offer a compassionate, collaborative space to explore what it means to take care of you—even when life feels busy or overwhelming.

Start Showing Up for Yourself

Self-care is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re rebuilding from burnout or simply learning how to check in with yourself, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Let’s work together to make your well-being a priority.
In-person and telehealth sessions available