The Dear Family Blog

Hi, I'm Cicely, LMFT, speaker, and founder of Dear Family Counseling. I help individuals, couples, and families break generational patterns, strengthen communication, and heal with compassion and faith. This blog is where I share tools, reflections, and encouragement to support your journey toward peace and connection. I'm glad you're here. Take what you need.

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Posts are related to every day issues that most people try to manage.

You Can Start Again (Without Explaining Yourself)

"Reset, readjust, restart, refocus...As many times as you need to." -Unknown

You

Cicely Simon

May 72 min read

Clarity, Consistency, and Courage: Your Guide to Showing Up on Purpose

"In a moment of clarity, everything makes sense." -Maxime Lagace

Mental Health

Cicely Simon

Sep 18, 20252 min read

Aligned & Anchored: How to Reset Before the Season Shifts

"If you align expectations with reality, you will never be disappointed." -Terrell Owens

Mental Health

Cicely Simon

Aug 25, 20252 min read

Let That Go, Sis: Emotional Freedom Is Calling

"You don't have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you." -Dan Millman

Mental Health

Cicely Simon

Aug 25, 20252 min read

Confidence After Chaos: How to Rebuild When You’ve Been Through It

"The principle of moving forward, as though you have the confidence to move forward, eventually gives you confidence when you look back and see what you've done." -Robert Downey Jr

You

Cicely Simon

Jun 3, 20252 min read

Triggers Aren’t Just in Your Head- Let’s Talk about it!

"There's nothing negative about being triggered. It's a calling to heal our wounds. It's a calling to self-reflect and to get curious about the reaction we are having." -Dr. Nicole Lepera

Mental Health

Cicely Simon

May 31, 20252 min read