Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC | Online Therapy

08 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

Letting go.

Why do we hang on to things when we know they no longer serve us? Relationships that have soured beyond hope? Jobs we do not enjoy and that hold no promise of moving forward? Often, even the memories themselves fence us in. Usually, the answer is some form of fear of change. There is a … Continue reading »

05 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, self-acceptance, self-esteem, Comments Off

Life, Prada and the middle of nowhere.

I snapped this picture a few years back while on a rural excursion through a desolate part of West Texas. Somewhere north of a town called Marfa, miles from anywhere you could call civilization, I stumbled on this Prada store on an empty two lane road. Naturally curious, I pulled out my phone and googled … Continue reading »

05 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, grief, therapy, Comments Off

Why am I still grieving?

That crushing, heavy pain deep in your chest. The aching lump in the back of your throat. The stinging eyes. Headaches from crying. Mood swings. Numbness. Nightmares. Gut wrenching pain. Forgetfulness. Meaninglessness. Heart palpitations. Loss of purpose and emptiness. They say grief is a healing process. Then why is it the hurt so absolutely devastating? … Continue reading »

02 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, anxiety, therapy, 2 Comments

Breathing to Relieve Anxiety.

I decided today to teach you how to breathe for relaxation…. Start by breathing in slowly and deeply through your nose. Make sure your shoulders are down and relaxed. In this exercise, your stomach should expand, but your chest should rise very little. When we breathe through the chest it does little in helping us … Continue reading »

01 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

What are your relationship deal breakers?

Most relationships can tolerate a reasonable amount of stress. It is unrealistic to think that everyone can behave perfectly 100% of the time. Nor should that be the goal of your relationships. However, it is important to differentiate between what things simply annoy you and are trivial in the relationship, and which behaviors and conditions … Continue reading »

01 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, grief, 2 Comments

Grief never ends.

The reason it hurts so much is because we loved. The pain from a loss can be crippling as you remember the person that you loved and cherished. It can be an excruciating process to begin your life without them. Grief doesn’t magically end at a certain point. Reminders often bring back the pain and … Continue reading »

31 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, therapy, 2 Comments

No greater pain.

Rejection. The sudden loss of the warmth and security you took for granted. Shame and self-doubt from not being good enough. Sadness over what you have lost and what will never be. Anger from the deception and misplaced trust. Fear that you will never replace what you have lost. And pain like you have never … Continue reading »

29 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

Is it really your problem to solve?

Do you take on other people’s issues? Without knowing it we internalize what we hear; whether it be from family members, co-workers or close friends. Are you feeling trapped? Locked in the middle? Uncomfortable? Do you have the urge to fix it, to ease their pain, to make it all better? The first step is … Continue reading »

28 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, 1 Comment

Dear Courageous Girl,

I am writing this letter to remind you of just how beautiful and lovely you are. Sometimes, you forget. It takes courage to be you. Courage isn’t something you are born with. It is not gifted to the few brave ones. Courage is not something mysterious or unattainable. Your courage lies within you, but you … Continue reading »

24 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

Guilt vs. Shame

Many people use the words shame and guilt interchangeably. Although they are closely related, there is a distinct difference from a psychological perspective. Shame is entirely about one’s self, and involves not living up to one’s own expectations, standards or values. Being ashamed leaves you feeling exposed, humiliated and “less than” what you want to … Continue reading »

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