Dr. Blair Steel
The Pattern-Solver
Your life runs
on patterns
I'll help you outsmart the ones keeping you stuck–without upending your life.
Your self-defeating habits aren't random—there’s a pattern.
You know that moment at the end of the day when your brain finally stops performing — and suddenly the cravings kick in?
The scroll.
The snack.
The second drink.
The “just one more thing.”
It feels automatic because it is.
Your nervous system isn’t thinking about your goals or tomorrow’s meeting. It’s running an old survival loop — one that offers quick relief, not real restoration. And over time, that loop becomes the place you get stuck, wondering why you can manage everything except this.
But there’s nothing wrong with you. You’re not undisciplined or “bad at habits.” You’re running a pattern shaped by stress, hormones, and repetition — a pattern your brain thinks is helping, even as it drains your energy and sleep.
Once you can see the loop clearly — why it shows up and how it hooks you — you can finally change it. Not by quitting everything or shaming yourself, but by using small, science-smart tools that interrupt the pattern in real time and fit the life you already have.
Therapy energy. Executive practicality.
I blend psychology, biology, hormone literacy, and behavior design into fast, science-smart tools built for real life — not ideal conditions. My approach helps you understand why your patterns show up, what your nervous system is trying to do for you, and how to interrupt the loop in ten minutes or less.
No moralizing. No “just breathe and manifest it.”
Just grounded strategies that meet you right where the pattern hits: late at night, between meetings, or when the day finally catches up to you.
Once you can finally see the pattern, you don’t have to guess your way out of it. Every loop has a structure — what triggers it, what your body does next, and how you try to cope. When you understand those pieces, you can interrupt the pattern and shift it in minutes, not months.
My work centers on helping you do exactly that through three simple steps: decoding the loop, experimenting with small shifts, and regulating your system in a way that actually sticks.
Decode
Map what drives your coping habits—biology, hormones, and context—so the loop finally makes sense.
Experiment
Run sub-10-minute micro-tools that fit between the to-dos. Try one tonight; notice what shifts.
Regulate
Dial behaviors from 11 down to 3 instead of going cold turkey. Keep what you love; lose the 3 a.m. spiral.
Built for people who look “high-functioning” but secretly feel like a browser with 47 tabs open.
You’re capable and driven, but stress shows up in subtle ways: overstimulation, difficulty winding down, late-night compensations, or routines that feel automatic rather than intentional.
Your habits aren’t “bad”—they’re just outdated strategies your nervous system hasn’t upgraded yet.
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High-functioning but depleted: You meet expectations, but at a personal cost.
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Difficulty downshifting: Your mind stays alert long after the day ends.
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Predictable coping loops: Scrolling, snacking, overscheduling, overworking.
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Inconsistent self-regulation: Some days centered, some days chaotic.
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Ready for change: You’ve outgrown your old patterns but aren’t sure how to shift them.
If this is you, you don’t need a personality makeover — you need a pattern reset.
And I'm going to help you get it.
I'm Dr. Blair
I'm a clinical psychologist who's tired of watching people blame themselves for patterns that were never personal to begin with. I combine psychology, biology, hormones, and behavior science into practical tools that work when life is messy — not when everything is perfectly color-coded.
My approach is fast, stigma-free, and honest. No moralizing, no shame, no “just think positive.” Just clear insight, real strategy, and sub-10-minute tools that work in the moments your patterns feel strongest.
I'm like science in one hand, sarcasm in the other.
Expertise
1
Mood
Dysregulation
When we begin to uncover the root causes of our moods, we can begin to take accountability and make positive changes.
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Maladaptive
Behavioral Challenges
Helping you realign your actions with your values by integrating specific interventions into your life.
3
Substance
Abuse
Whether you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, I work to uncover the root cause, implement healthier coping mechanisms, and explore treatment centers if needed.
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