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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Forward this info to anyone in California who may be interested! Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #TherapistSky

A flyer for a Women’s Pelvic Pain Processing group, link for interest form, cost $20-100, pay what you can.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Join my reading challenge on Story Graph! Each month we will read a self-help/therapy book! You know you want to read more, right #therapistsky? Join here: app.thestorygraph.com/reading_chal...

Screenshot of my reading challenge on Story Graph, titled “Self-Help Challenge by therapybooknook on Instagram.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

I am so honored and blessed that Pie Lady Books on Instagram did a pie of my book cover, along with a glowing review. It’s so beautiful, I’m thrilled! #TherapistSky #chronicillness #spoonies

A photo provided by Pie Lady books - photo of my book cover, Thriving in a Relationship When You Have Chronic Illness, with a pie designed to look like the book cover. These are on a wooden table with an old fashioned typewriter and a cup of coffee.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Hey #therapistsky, @newharbinger.bsky.social has a sale right now & my e-book is 75% off, along with all of their e-books! Time to stock up! Don’t forget to use the code NHPSAVE75. Here’s the link to my book! www.newharbinger.com/978164848608...

An ad that says 75% off all e-books, shop now, code NHPSAVE75, offer ends 12/1.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

If you are a couple and one of you has a chronic illness, things have gotten complicated, right? That’s why I wrote this book, to help you thrive even so. It’s available now wherever you buy your books! #chronicillness #TherapistSky

A photo of my book, Thriving in a Relationship When you Have Chronic Illness (white & orange with green palm fronds); and text that says “Now Available” and “order your book today”

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

I loved being on the Spoonful chronic illness podcast to talk about managing your relationship when you have a chronic illness! Full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #chronicillness #therapistsky

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Hey guess what?? Goodreads is having a free Kindle copy giveaway of my new book! If you prefer a physical copy, there’s a free giveaway for that on Library Thing! Links in this thread! Good luck! #TherapistSky #chronicillness

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

I was on a podcast called Experience Health talking about #chronicillness! Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #TherapistSky

A screenshot of the episode of the podcast Experience Health that I was on, entitled Thriving in Your Relationship When You Have Chronic Illness.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

This is something David Kessler often says about people in grief. But I also think it pertains to when we have a chronic illness, or trauma, or any kind of experience that was not what we planned and breaks us. We can’t create the life we wanted so we just think it’s over.

Picture of a pile of colorful crayons on a white background with the quote “broken crayons can still color”

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Living with chronic illness can be tough — but relationships don’t have to just survive, they can thrive. My book Thriving in a Relationship When You Have Chronic Illness is 25% off this October! tertulia.com/book/thrivin... #chronicillness #therapistsky

A picture of the cover of my new book (orange & green) with title “Thriving in a Relationship When You Have Chronic Illness”, along with an offer from Tertulia to buy the book 25% off in October when you pre-order.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Hey guess what? In October, you can pre-order my new book for 25% off, non membership required!! Link: tertulia.com/book/thrivin... #therapistsky #books

An ad from Tertulia offering the book “Thriving in a Relationship When You Have Chronic Illness” for 25% off using the code CHRONIC

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

So excited to announce that my second book will be out on 11/1, but is available for pre-order here: a.co/d/2ZNuRCN #therapistsky #chronicillness #books

Cover art of my new book, Orange and white with green leaves and the title Thriving in a Relationship When you Have Chronic Illness.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

People are sometimes surprised that I talk about chronic illness as a grieving process. But it surely is. That’s why I wrote “Thriving in a Relationship When You Have Chronic Illness”, to help the two of you navigate this curve with grace. It’s not easy, but it can be done! #TherapistSky

A blurred photo of a field with flowers and the text chronic illness = grief

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Let’s face it, we could probably always do MORE, right? Especially in US hustle culture, the idea is push, push, push. Capture every project, get your kid on every team, work out every day - and on and on.. Hear me clearly. You are doing enough. You are enough. Doing your best is enough.

A text box that says “just because you could do more doesn’t mean you’re not doing enough”

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

I want to do a quick little review of this book for those of you that are supervisors or Associate therapists. I have been looking for a book or journal that I could give to new hire Associates to drive good conversation & growth in supervision. #TherapistSky

The cover of a spiral bound book, titled “Exploring Self by Kristina Chomick.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Need something heartwarming to watch today? My son was an animator on this short film. Please do me a favor and watch, like & share! youtu.be/8kg1R0fvSbk #artjobs #animation

Movie poster for the animated short re:connection. Poster shows a girl looking sad.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

This is a must read for ALL therapists, especially those of us who are neurotypical. As a NT therapist, I need to understand how neurodivergent folks are interpreting the therapy they are receiving, if it’s actually helpful and how I may need to adjust my style in order to accommodate them.

The cover of the book “The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy”, yellow cover with a therapy couch.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Most people aren’t super clear on their values. The great thing about determining your values and getting very clear on them is that it can drive your behavior. Someone should be able to look at your life and clearly understand what it is that you value. How are you doing on this? #TherapistSky

Teal background with a cream note that says “would someone observing my life know what I value?”

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

This was one of my favorite quotes from Emily Romero‘s book You can trust yourself. It struck me because by the time many of us know that we need to heal from something we go on social media, or read some book to figure out what the fastest way is to heal. #TherapistSky

Picture of a pink envelope with a paper coming out that says “Slowly is the fastest way to heal” - on an orange background.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Happy almost pub day to this book. Part somatic experiencing, part IFS, part “woo woo” (per the author). Reminded me of the Four agreements a little. I didn’t think I’d love this but it ended up being pretty profound. #TherapistSky #bookreview

Cover of the book “you can trust yourself” by Emily Romero. Title set against a colorful galaxy background.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Join me and my amazing associates next Friday for this class! Register here: www.thecenterforchronicillness.org/for-professi... #TherapistSky

Class announcement for the class A New Normal: working with Covid and long COVID as mental health professionals

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Y’all! I got the cover art for my new book!! Not out til 11/1, but you can pre-order on Amazon! a.co/d/2FV43km #TherapistSky

The cover of my new book titled “Thriving in a Relationship when you have Chronic Illness” - Orange & white cover with palm fronds.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

This is old saying, maybe even Socrates. I know we are polarized; I know there are super important issues going on. But I see no reason why we cannot ask ourselves these three questions before we open our mouths, particularly online. Check if your facts are true & always be kind. #TherapistSky

A light gray leafy background with the text “is it kind? Is it necessary? Is it true?”

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Most of us hate the feeling of being stuck, it’s not a comfortable feeling. But being stuck is a feeling that alerts us that we need to make a change. If we never felt stuck we’d just be drifting along unconsciously.

A picture of an infinity pool with a view of the ocean, trees & a beautiful sunset. Caption says Feeling stuck is a place of opportunity.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

I recently read about a study with college students. Half the students were assigned a 20 minute walk daily. The other half were also assigned a 20 minute walk daily AND told to find one thing on the walk each day that gave them a sense of awe.

Beautiful picture of mountains with a woman standing at the top and the caption “take an awe walk”

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

There are not many subjects I can think of that are as misunderstood as forgiveness. Especially as a therapist who came from a church background, I’ve said “forgiveness is not reconciliation” so many times, my head hurts.

Book cover for the book “you don’t have to forgive” on a blue background with a picture of bandaids.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

It’s so easy, if someone gets furious in a conversation, to get furious right back, isn’t it? Arguments escalate because your anger triggers me and then I get angry back which triggers you! #therapistsky

Orange & white swirl background with the quote “if they are furious, we need to be curious”

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Ooh I’m up on Goodreads! Coming 11/1!! Stand by for the cover reveal! #AuthorSky #writing

A screenshot of the Goodreads listing for my new book coming 11/1 - title Thriving in a Relationship When You Have a Chronic Illness

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Let’s face it, change isn’t easy. It makes us very uncomfortable and most of us don’t LIKE being uncomfortable! But here’s the thing: if you want a change in your life, you must commit to being uncomfortable for a bit. #TherapistSky

Red background with a lightbulb hanging down. Text says “Internal discomfort is the biggest impediment to change.”

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Our minds are storytelling machines so we often get caught up in “future-tripping”, trying to figure out every aspect of some future problem. When feeling overwhelmed, it’s useful to scale back to the day you are in.

Stairs on a black background with the text “stay in the day you are in”

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

While we are all focused on the New Year and maybe goals you have set for yourself, don’t forget that relaxing needs to be part of the plan! Rest is productive. “Wasting” time isn’t a thing if you’re doing something you enjoy. Not everything has to be goal-oriented. #TherapistSky

Photo with bright orange orange peels and the quote “Time you enjoy wasting isn’t wasted time”

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Have you ever been told you’re “needy”? Here’s a story for you: I think every single guy I ever dated before I met my husband said I was too “needy”. Then I met someone who respected & met my needs and - ta-da! - I wasn’t needy anymore.

Purple flowers on a purple background with the quote “There is no such thing as “needy”

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Oh boy. My intern told me about this book, and people, it is SO GOOD!!! As a couples therapist, this issue of desire and libido differences comes up ALL the time. There are some great books about sex but I’m not sure of another that specifically delves into libido differences. #therapistsky

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Saw this book tree today, I’ve always wanted to do this!

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Curiosity is such a powerful force. Instead of assuming you know what’s going on with those around you, get curious. Wonder out loud. You’ll be surprised at the beautiful connections that happen! #TherapistSky

A photo of a beautiful lake at sunset with the quote “true connection is in the wondering”

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

The start of my personal banned books library!

Picture of 8 books often banned in the US- Fahrenheit 451, Looking for Alaska, The Handmaids Tale, The Bluest Eye, Gender Queer, The Color Purple, A Court of Mist & Fury, and The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

If you are interested in ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) I’d start with The Happiness Trap by Russ Harris. That’s the most accessible and easy to read.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

This is a great new book to add to your shelf about being a therapist. Great for new therapists, but I also loved it as a seasoned therapist who needs to be reminded from time to time why I do this work! #TherapistSky

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

It’s a clichè for a reason. The future may hold many scary possibilities, but the only way anyone ever got through anything was one day at a time. Or even one hour at a time, whatever you need. #therapists

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Apparently it’s #indieAnimationDay so here’s a cute robot my son rigged & animated (and he needs a job lol)

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Currently reading this, review coming soon!

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Everyone responds differently to grief. There’s no organized stages, there’s just how you feel. You might be feeling intense anger - or despair. You might find away to adapt, or be totally numb. The task is not to “get over” grief; it’s to feel your feelings and (eventually) function alongside them.

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

How cute is this robot my son rigged for his animated short? I love him so much (the robot, but also my son lol)

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Lisa Gray Therapy @gray-therapy.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

That time I had a pie made of my book cover! Good times!

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