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Navigating Holiday Emotions: A Therapist’s Guide to Balance
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, warmth, and connection—a season where family gatherings, celebrations, and traditions take center stage. But for many people, the emotions of the holidays are far more complex. This time of year can stir up a mix...
Why Change Is So Tough: A Therapist’s Perspective
Have you ever set a goal to eat healthier, exercise more, or finally tackle that big project? Only to find yourself back at square one a few weeks later? You're not alone. The human brain is a complex organ, and it's wired to resist change. In this post, we'll delve...
Understanding Emotional Regulation: A Key to Mental Well-Being
Emotions are a fundamental part of being human. They color our experiences, guide our decisions, and influence how we interact with the world around us. However, emotions can also become overwhelming, especially when we're faced with stress, anxiety, or difficult...
Healing From Religious Trauma
Religious trauma is a topic that often remains shrouded in silence, yet it affects countless individuals. The impact of religious experiences—both positive and negative—on mental health is profound. A connection to a deity can bring a sense of purpose and comfort, but...
Living a Rich and Meaningful Life: Embracing the Fullness of Our Human Experience
When I meet with clients, I often tell them my goal is to help them live a “rich and meaningful life”, but what does that mean? When we think of a “rich” life, it’s easy to imagine luxury homes, flashy cars, exotic vacations, or financial success. These are often the...
The Journey…
Prior to my personal journey in therapy, I found myself feeling timid and insecure in new situations. This experience caused me to avoid environments that were challenging or offered the opportunity to fail. It wasn’t until I went to therapy that I was encouraged to...
The Rationality of Emotions
Emotional Does Not Equal Irrational It is a prevalent misconception that emotions are inherently irrational. In our society, any display of emotion is often deemed unacceptable or weak. Many perceive emotions as chaotic, uncontrollable forces that obscure judgment and...
Why It’s Crucial to Tell Your Therapist If Therapy Isn’t Working
Therapy is a journey, and it's not always a smooth one. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, therapy may not be the right fit or may not be producing the desired results. It's essential to remember that it's okay to feel this way and to communicate it to your...
Suicide Awareness—Breaking the Silence and Offering Support
When it comes to suicide, many people struggle in silence. They might not have the words to express what they’re feeling, or they may fear judgment from others. The truth is, having thoughts of suicide doesn’t necessarily mean someone has a mental illness. Sometimes,...
Learning the Language of Your Emotions
When I was in 7th grade, my junior high school required all students to take one quarter of 4 different languages: Spanish, German, French, and Italian. Learning new languages after the age of 10 is an incredibly difficult process that requires months or years to be...
Hope for Freedom
Has your exposure to sexual imagery led to out-of-control behavior and subsequent feelings of shame and despair? You’ve likely tried many things to overcome this struggle and may feel exhausted and hopeless wondering if there really is a way to freedom. Maybe...
You Are Not A Diagnosis: Embracing the Whole You
In today’s world, diagnoses are often seen as labels that define us. With a greater understanding and proactive approach to mental health, diagnoses, whether given by a professional, or given by a Tik Tok quiz, have become what we live and breathe. As we watch Tik Tok...