Welcome to
Tiny Cottage Therapy’s Blog

I’m Caitlin Blair, LCSW and holistic psychotherapist based in California.

A smiling woman in a light dress and cardigan standing in a grassy field with trees in the background.

I love helping people find more balance in their lives by building awareness
& building practical habits to support their whole selves.


What is Bibliotherapy?
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What is Bibliotherapy?

The idea is not that reading or listening to books replaces person to person therapy but that it offers another way to explore ourselves and receive insights from others. It can be an opportunity to explore different points of view and more diverse experiences.

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You and Who You Were Told to Be
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You and Who You Were Told to Be

Narrative therapy is a style of counseling that focuses on individuals and communities and the stories we tell others and ourselves to understand our world including problems (Morgan, 2000).

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Connect More with Nature
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Connect More with Nature

Did you know there are therapists who specialize in nature-related practices and stress related to the condition of our global environment?

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When Your Body Wants More From You
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When Your Body Wants More From You

My body was trying to send me signals, “we are not okay,” “we need more care,” “something needs to change.” My high stress environment caused me…

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Spinning Your Emotional Wheels
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Spinning Your Emotional Wheels

How many times have you been in the midst of an argument with someone you know well, trying to express how you feel and you are at a loss for words?

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A Practical & Comprehensive Guide to Finding the Right Therapist for You
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A Practical & Comprehensive Guide to Finding the Right Therapist for You

Let's be honest, trying to find a mental health professional who takes your preferred form of payment/insurance, fits with your schedule, and seems like a good fit sucks--especially in the U.S. It's even worse if we already are experiencing some form of stress that is leading us to trying to find a clinician in the first place.

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