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REFLECTIONS & QUOTES

Words for Reflection

Certain words have a way of helping us pause, look inward, and see ourselves from a different perspective.

This collection reflects themes that are central to Mary's work—self-awareness, growth, resilience, relationships, and meaningful change.

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Mary Johnson Neely, MSW, MSc, LCSW

On Becoming Who We Are

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”

— C. G. Jung

On Looking Within

“Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”

— C. G. Jung

On Change

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”

— Viktor E. Frankl

On Understanding Ourselves

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.”

— C. G. Jung

A PATH TO AWARENESS

Reflection Can Be the Beginning of Change

Therapy creates space to look more closely at our experiences, relationships, emotions, and patterns. Greater awareness can help us better understand where we've been—and make more intentional choices about where we want to go.

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Ready to Explore What Change Could Look Like for You?

If you're considering therapy, email Mary and share a little about what is bringing you in and how you feel therapy might help. A 15-minute phone or Zoom consultation is available for prospective clients.

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Mary Johnson Neely, MSW, MSc, LCSW

Licensed Psychotherapist for Adults
Los Angeles, California
Telehealth throughout California
California LCSW #106852

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