Devyn Box Therapy

Launching our monthly newsletter and excited to share some resources with you all. The Monthly Check-In With Devyn includes an Ask a Therapist column, an occasional guest column, a resource roundup, practice updates, writing from Devyn on various mental health topics, and Mindful Moments with Maggie the cat (also a shameless excuse to share cat pictures). We won’t spam you or sell your info, and only send this out monthly. Link in bio for subscriber exclusive, free content.

If you struggle with dissociation, anxiety, or panic, this might be a helpful grounding tool to use. Link in bio to read more about using your senses to ground and calm.

Have you ever been told to "feel your feelings" and wondered what this even means? How do you actually put it into practice? Click the link below to learn some practical techniques and some common barriers.

https://www.devynboxtherapy.com/blog/how-to-feel-your-feelings

Today we are launching a series on coping skills, starting with one of my favorites for releasing stress, anger, and anxiety: Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), aka “the squeezies”. Click the link below to read more, and download the graphic walking you through the steps.



https://www.devynboxtherapy.com/blog/coping-skills-corner-progressive-muscle-relaxation

New blog post up!

15 Things You Should Know About Therapy https://www.devynboxtherapy.com/blog/15-things-you-should-know-about-therapy.

The therapeutic relationship significantly impacts therapy outcomes, even more so than any one treatment modality. Learn more about your rights as a client and how you can create a feeling of safety in your relationship with your therapist.

2025 was certainly something! As we wrap up the year, we’re taking a look back on some mental health favorites and sharing some exciting practice updates. Share your favorites in the comments!

We're excited to share the start of our supervision group for LMSW’s, with two time slots for flexible options to get your hours in.

Details in the flyer below, also written out below for accessibility.

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Group Supervision:
-Two 2-hour sessions per month (attend one or both)
-Two time slots: Tuesday mornings at 7AM and Tuesday evenings at 6pm
-Fully virtual via Zoom starting January 13, 2026

What You'll Gain:
-Interactive, engaging learning including skills development and case consultation
-Supportive, warm, practical supervision from a trans, non-binary, q***r clinician
-Expertise in trauma, anxiety, LGBTQIA+ issues, and neurodivergent affirming care
-Experience in multiple settings and multi-state practice

Rates and Contact Information:
-$150 per 2 hour group
-Schedule an intro call today via Calendly at https://linktr.ee/devynboxtherapy or email for more information at [email protected]

🧠 Common Myths About Therapy

Thinking about therapy but not sure what to expect? Let’s clear up a few common myths.

🔹 Myth 1: Therapy is only for people with serious problems.
Truth: You do not have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people come to explore relationships, manage stress, or build emotional awareness.

🔹 Myth 2: The therapist tells you what to do.
Truth: Therapy is collaborative. You will explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns with guidance, not prescriptions.

🔹 Myth 3: Therapy is just venting.
Truth: While talking things through can help, therapy also offers tools, insight, and strategies that support real change.

🔹 Myth 4: If therapy works, it works quickly.
Truth: Change takes time. Therapy supports lasting growth, not quick fixes.

Therapy is a place for reflection, growth, and healing. Whatever you are facing, support is available.

Reach out today: https://devynboxtherapy.com/contact/

Mental load vs. emotional labor: What’s the difference?

Mental load is the invisible task of keeping everything organized—remembering appointments, managing to-do lists, planning meals, and making sure things get done.

Emotional labor is the work of managing feelings—your own and others’. It includes staying calm during conflict, offering reassurance, and smoothing over tension.

In many relationships, one person silently carries both. Over time, that imbalance can lead to burnout, resentment, or disconnection.

Therapy can help clients name what they are carrying, create healthier boundaries, and work toward more equitable dynamics—at home and beyond.

Reach out today: https://devynboxtherapy.com/contact/

📌 How to Know If Your Therapist Is the Right Fit

Starting therapy is a big step. Finding the right therapist can make all the difference.

Here are a few signs your therapist might be a good fit:

✅ You feel safe enough to be honest, even when it’s uncomfortable
✅ You don’t feel judged, dismissed, or rushed
✅ They listen closely and remember what matters to you
✅ You leave sessions with new insight, clarity, or direction
✅ Your therapist welcomes feedback and adjusts the approach if needed

Therapy is not always easy, but it should feel collaborative and respectful. If you feel unseen or stuck in sessions, it is okay to speak up or explore other options. The relationship itself is part of the healing process.

🧠 You deserve support that truly feels supportive.
Reach out today: https://devynboxtherapy.com/contact/

Healing doesn’t always come with fireworks. It often looks quiet, slow, and maybe even invisible to others.
It’s getting out of bed on a hard day.
It’s taking a deep breath before reacting.
It’s noticing a critical thought, but choosing not to believe it.
It’s setting one small boundary that used to feel impossible.

Progress isn’t always loud or linear. Sometimes it’s choosing something different; something kinder, just once. And that once matters.

The small moments you often dismiss? They are signs of growth. They are you, healing in real time. 💛