The Essential Breath

Our blog is dedicated to helping you improve your mental wellbeing, relationships, and emotional health.
We offer a variety of resources and articles on a wide range of topics related to relationships and mental health.
Our goal is to provide you with the information, insights and tools you need to live a happier, healthier life.

O2 Counseling 6/23/25 O2 Counseling 6/23/25

Making Online Couple’s Counseling Feel as Effective as In-Person Therapy Sessions.

Online couple’s therapy is more accessible than ever. However, as convenient as it is, telehealth therapy can create new challenges.

O2 Counseling 4/9/23 O2 Counseling 4/9/23

The People-Pleasing Dilemma: Reclaiming Your Sense of Self

Are you a chronic people-pleaser? Do you often find yourself saying "yes" when you really mean "no," or going out of your way to avoid conflict, even at the cost of your own happiness and well-being? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle with the urge to constantly put others' needs and desires before ourselves, often to our own detriment.