Thinking About Your Problems Won’t Change Them
You can spend hours analyzing why you do what you do.
You can make lists, journal pages, and flowcharts mapping out every trigger.
You can rehash the same story a hundred times in therapy.
But here’s the truth:
Thinking about your problems won’t change them.
Why Insight Isn’t Enough
The mind loves logic. It wants to explain, organize, and make sense of things. This can be helpful — but only to a certain extent.
Real change doesn’t happen because you understand a pattern. It happens when your embody a new subconscious belief and your nervous system experiences this new belief and pattern as safe to experience.
If your body is still bracing for impact, no amount of insight will convince it you’re safe.
Why the Nervous System Holds the Key
Your nervous system drives your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. When it’s dysregulated, you might:
React instead of respond
Spiral in overthinking
Struggle to set boundaries
Feel “stuck” even when you know what you should do
This is why nervous system regulation therapy or somatic therapy is a game changer. It works from the bottom up — helping your body feel safe enough to respond differently.
What Works Better Than More Thinking
In my practice — whether online or in person in Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel Valley, San Luis Obispo, or Big Sur — I combine tools like:
EMDR to reprocess and release stuck experiences
Somatic therapy to reconnect you with your body’s signals
Psychedelic-assisted therapy for immersive, accelerated subconscious breakthroughs (where legal and appropriate)
These methods shift your state, not just your thoughts — which is where real change begins.
Why This Matters for Long-Term Change
When your body learns it’s safe, your mind stops looping.
When your nervous system is regulated, boundaries feel natural instead of terrifying.
When you change your state, you don’t have to force yourself to think differently — it happens naturally.
You can’t think your way into safety. You have to experience it.
If you’ve been stuck in analysis mode, maybe it’s time to try a different approach. Reach out or book a consultation to explore a more embodied, integrative path forward.
Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, diagnosis, or medical treatment. Always consult with a licensed provider in your state for personalized care.
