The Heart Behind “Notes from the Heart”

When I dreamed up Notes from the Heart, I wanted it to be more than just a collection of articles on mental health. I wanted it to feel like sitting down over tea with someone who truly listens, where the conversation is honest, compassionate, and unhurried.

I thought of calling it Tea with Tina. Most likely as you read this, I do have a hot cup of tea close by. Take a moment if you will and get your own cup of tea. Notes from the Heart fit beautifully because the work I do comes straight from my heart. In truth, this space was born from the quiet moments after sessions are over. Those moments when thoughts, feelings and ideas whisper into my heart truths about this messy life we live and the resiliency of the human spirit.

In my work as a therapist, I’ve had the privilege of holding space for people in some of their most vulnerable moments. I’ve witnessed the courage it takes to face trauma, the raw ache of grief, and the quiet bravery of showing up for yourself even when it’s hard. Therapy is hard, but we can do hard things. I’ve also seen how healing happens in the small moments within the stories we tell, in the gentle truths we uncover, and in the way we learn to offer ourselves grace.

This blog is an extension of that work. The work with clients and the work within myself. Here, you’ll find reflections on trauma, grief, anxiety, and self-discovery. I’ll share practical tools you can use, compassionate insights to help you feel less alone, and sometimes even personal stories from my own healing journey.

While I can’t offer therapy through these posts, I can offer something I believe is just as important; connection, understanding, and hope. Whether you are navigating your own healing, supporting a loved one, or working as a therapist yourself, my hope is that these words will meet you exactly where you are.

If you take away just one thing from Notes from the Heart, let it be this; you are not broken. You are human. Healing is always possible, even if the path is slow, winding and imperfect. So, welcome. I’m glad you’re here. Let’s walk this path together – one note from the heart at a time.

If something you read here resonates, I’d love you to explore more. I offer therapy for individuals of all ages, therapists, and highly sensitive people. Together, we can create a safe, compassionate space for your healing journey.