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Start the New Year With Clarity: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Begin Therapy(And Why Well Grounded Therapy Is the Place to Do It)

If you’ve been feeling that itch — the “something has to change this year” feeling — you’re not alone. Every January, people start searching for ways to reset, grow, and finally take their mental health seriously. And if you’ve landed here, you’re probably one of them.

Here’s the truth:
You don’t need another resolution you’ll forget by February. You need support. Real support. The kind that actually helps you follow through. And that’s exactly what therapy provides — especially therapy that cuts the fluff, challenges the harmful norms we’ve all absorbed, and actually helps you transform.

Welcome to Well Grounded Therapy: no-nonsense, decolonized, honest-as-hell therapy for people who are done pretending everything is “fine.”

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Decolonizing Therapy: What It Looks Like in Practice

Let’s Get One Thing Straight: Therapy Has Some Baggage

If you’ve ever felt like traditional therapy was… a little stiff, a little clinical, or a little “So how does that make you feel?” for the 400th time—same. That’s because mainstream therapy was largely shaped by Eurocentric, colonial, patriarchal norms that didn’t include everyone’s lived experience. Decolonizing therapy asks us to name that. Challenge that. And then do better. At Well Grounded Therapy, we’re not here to recreate old systems. We’re here to flip the table, rebuild it, and make sure everyone has a damn seat that actually fits.

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What is Holistic Therapy?

Holistic therapy has gained significant attention in recent years as a comprehensive approach to mental health and well-being. Unlike traditional therapeutic methods that may focus solely on psychological symptoms, holistic therapy considers the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. This multifaceted approach aims to address the root causes of issues, promoting overall balance and healing. In this blog, we’ll delve into what holistic therapy entails, its core principles, and how it can benefit individuals seeking a more integrative path to mental health.

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The Benefits of a Decolonized Approach to Therapy

In recent years, there has been a growing movement within the field of mental health to decolonize therapy. This approach seeks to challenge and transform the traditional, often Western-centric models of therapy, making space for more inclusive, culturally responsive practices. But what does it mean to decolonize therapy, and why is it beneficial for both therapists and clients?

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