The Blog—Real-life riffs on anxiety, resilience, and being fully present
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I’m Victoria Wallace Schlicht—California-licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner—something like a nervous-system whisperer minus the white cowboy hat..
I help anxious, high-functioning adults ditch the “I’m broken” story and find steadier ground. Let’s be honest, nearly everyone you know has either experienced high anxiety or brushed up against it—and how could we not? We’re living in a world that’s spinning faster than we were built to handle. Over-functioning is wearing us out.
We need better tools and a fresh perspective. Good news: I’ve got a stack of both, and I love to share them.
Welcome to my bully pulpit. Each post unpacks the science, stories, and somatic hacks that tame anxious spirals, increase self-regulation, and build real resilience.
Ready for deeper work? Get the scoop on my all-online California practice here.
Finding Balance at the Equinox
The Fall Equinox signals balance and transition. Online somatic therapy in California helps anxious adults find steadiness, clarity, and resilience.
How I Rewired My Brain in 51 Days—A Therapist’s Neuroplasticity Experiment
A 51-day website rebuild (with a little AI help) sparked fresh dopamine, new neural pathways, and a therapist’s real-life lesson in adult neuroplasticity.
Burnout: Summer Vacation Isn’t the Cure
Time off can feel great—until burnout returns. Discover how somatic therapy rewires stress at the nervous-system level.
Is Anxiety Sucking the Joy Out of Your Life
Anxiety can hijack your energy and joy. Discover body-oriented somatic tools to calm a racing mind, rebuild confidence and feel good in daily life—right from home in California.
Anxiety Station Break
When stress has you spinning, mindful pauses and everyday creativity—journaling, drumming, daydreaming—can soothe your system and rekindle joy.
Why Am I the Only One Who is Anxious
Anxiety can feel incredibly isolating—especially when it seems like everyone else is coping better. This post explores why anxiety makes us feel alone, how nervous system awareness can shift your experience, and what online therapy can offer when you’re stuck in your head.
Self-Care When the Shit Hits the Fan
When life blows up, deep self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline. Try therapist-tested somatic practices to stay grounded and heal from burnout.
Boundary Issues & Anxiety
Poor boundaries can keep high-achieving adults stuck in anxiety and burnout. Discover how online anxiety reduction therapy helps you set limits and feel lighter.
Why Somatic Experiencing: Anxiety Reduction
Discover how Somatic Experiencing® taps your body’s wisdom to soothe anxiety. Online therapy across California shows you step-by-step self-regulation.
Notice Where You’re Okay—Somatic Anxiety Tip
Anxious and overwhelmed? Learn a four-line mantra to ground yourself now—and see how online Somatic Experiencing® therapy can deepen the calm.
Irritability—a Symptom of Anxiety
Irritable, quick to snap, or just plain fried? Learn why anxiety hides behind short fuses and how body‑based therapy restores calm and connection.
7 Ways Therapy Can Grow Your Wealth and Well-Being
Therapy isn’t just self-care; it’s a strategic investment. Learn seven ways counseling can lower anxiety, sharpen decisions, and boost your bottom line.
Online Somatic Therapy for Men in California
Discover how secure online Somatic Experiencing® sessions help California men untangle anxiety, anger, and burnout, tap body-based resilience, and regain steady, authentic strength—no commute, just a private video call away.