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.
Anxiety Station Break
When stress has you spinning, mindful pauses and everyday creativity—journaling, drumming, daydreaming—can soothe your system and rekindle joy.
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.