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JOHANNA KEARLEY LCSW, EMDR, CIMHP
Healing Tree LLC


Escaping the Toxic Workplace
Work isn’t supposed to feel like survival. Yet many people wake up every day with a knot in their stomach, dreading the emails, the meetings, or the constant pressure to perform in a place that drains them. If that sounds familiar, you may not just have a “stressful job.” You might be in a toxic work environment - a system that mirrors the dynamics of a dysfunctional family and slowly erodes your sense of self. What a Toxic Work Environment Looks Like A toxic workplace isn’t
Johanna Kearley
Nov 144 min read


Eating to Support Your Mental Health
How What You Eat Shapes How You Feel: Nutrition, Stress, and Mental Health We’ve all had those days when stress feels endless- your shoulders tense, your brain won’t stop spinning, and suddenly that bag of chips or extra coffee looks like the best comfort you can get. But what you eat actually plays a big role in how your body handles stress in the first place. Let's take a look at the connection, and what you can do to support optimal neurotransmitter balance! Body and Mind
Johanna Kearley
Nov 135 min read


Healing from Religious Control and Abuse
Faith can be one of the most meaningful parts of life. It can give you belonging, purpose, and peace. But when religion is used to control, shame, or silence you, it stops being sacred and it becomes a manipulative weapon. If you’ve ever felt trapped, afraid, or small in a religious setting, you’re not imagining it. What you went through has a name, and it matters. What Religious Control and Abuse Looks Like Religious control and abuse happen when people use faith to dominat
Johanna Kearley
Nov 124 min read


Shedding Shame and Embracing "Good Enough": A Path to Stress Reduction and Freedom to be YOU
In today’s world, self-improvement has become an obsession. From morning routines designed for peak productivity to endless goals of...
Johanna Kearley
Dec 3, 20244 min read


Trauma and the Tendency to Feel Responsible for Too Much
Trauma has profound effects on how we perceive ourselves and the world around us. For many survivors, one of the lingering impacts is the...
Johanna Kearley
Sep 17, 20244 min read


Is Your Inner Critic Getting You Down?
Our inner critic is an ever-present voice that often undermines our self-esteem and confidence. This harsh internal dialogue can be...
Johanna Kearley
Sep 1, 20244 min read


Setting Boundaries When You Have Chronic Health Issues: A Guide for Better Well-being
Living with chronic health issues brings its own unique set of challenges, including the need to prioritize your physical and emotional...
Johanna Kearley
Aug 29, 20245 min read


Boundaries with Family During the Holidays
The holiday season is often filled with joy, love, and connection, but it can also bring stress and anxiety—especially when it comes to...
Johanna Kearley
Aug 27, 20244 min read
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