by Kat Willardsen | Mar 11, 2026 | Boundaries & Healthy Relationships, Communication & Conflict, Couples & Marriage Counseling
When conflict happens in relationships, it’s not because the two people in the relationship don’t love each other. More often, it’s because one person feels unseen or unheard. This can lead to irritation, sarcastic comments, defensiveness, and dismissive responses. It...
by Kat Willardsen | Jan 15, 2026 | Individual Therapy, Personal Growth & Healing, Self-Esteem & Confidence, Women’s Mental Health
The beginning of the year often comes with the pressure that it is time to get into the “ideal” shape society has decided is important. That message is everywhere. We see it on social media, in advertisements, and even in everyday conversations with people we interact...
by Kat Willardsen | Jul 1, 2025 | Mental Health Education, Men’s Mental Health, Personal Growth & Healing, Self-Esteem & Confidence, Women’s Mental Health
The Perfection Dilemma You know that feeling when you’re trying to get everything just right—and it starts to feel like a heavy weight on your shoulders, leaving you stuck? That’s perfectionism: the unrealistically high standards we place on ourselves and others...
