BrightSpire Health

Provider Spotlight! Mary Miles, LPC

“My orientation is eclectic with a focus on family dynamics utilizing cognitive behavioral, psychoeducational, motivational enhancement, exposure response prevention (ERP) and I-CBT, reality therapy, trauma therapy including EMDR and other relevant therapies. I work with individuals, couples, and families and have a family systems orientation.

Thus, I focus on family dynamics and systems even if I see you individually. I deal with past trauma as it affects the present. I help the client to gain the awareness, make the choice, and take the action to make change.”

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

New Blog Post! Why Rest Is Important for Mental Health: Recognizing the Signs You Need a Break

In today’s fast-paced world, many people feel constant pressure to stay productive. Work responsibilities, family commitments, and daily stress can make it difficult to slow down. Over time, this nonstop pace can lead to emotional exhaustion and mental fatigue. Rest is often misunderstood as something we earn only after completing everything on our to-do list. In reality, rest is a necessary part of maintaining healthy mental and emotional functioning.

At BrightSpire Health, we often remind clients that taking time to rest is not a sign of weakness—it’s a way of protecting your long-term well-being.

Read more at https://www.brightspirehealth.com/post/why-rest-is-important-for-mental-health-recognizing-the-signs-you-need-a-break Link in Bio

Provider Spotlight! Matthew Preuitt, LPC

Matt is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in depression, anxiety, grief, divorce recovery, relationship issues, life transitions, men’s issues, anger management, ADHD and more. His style is warm, collaborative, supportive and empathetic. He listens to your experience to cultivate understanding, meaning and self-examination.

Matt helps his clients to understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. He explores family of origin dynamics and those issues that may be outside of his client’s immediate awareness that impact his client’s relationship to themselves and others.

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

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.

Read more at https://www.brightspirehealth.com/post/boundaries-without-guilt-why-it-feels-so-hard-and-how-to-start-anyway Link in Bio

Provider Spotlight! Liz Ruzi, CSWA

Liz works with clients to find new ways to approach life when feeling stuck in negative thinking, overwhelming emotions, or stressful or traumatic circumstances. Her work is rooted in trauma-informed care and a client-centered approach, where empathy, trust, and collaboration are at the core.

Whether therapy is structured or more conversational, Liz is committed to creating a space that feels right for you. She welcomes feedback, adapts to your needs, and honors the fact that you are the expert of your own life—while offering a safe space, professional insight, and a grounded presence.

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

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.

Read more at https://www.brightspirehealth.com/post/when-overthinking-takes-over Link in Bio