by Angelique Works | Dec 19, 2025 | Holidays
Every year around Christmas, my family and I watch The Santa Clause. It’s funny, nostalgic, and full of magic, but now that I’m both a therapist and a mom, I can’t unsee what’s really going on. My clinical brain ruins a lot of movies, but this one hits different. It’s...
by Angelique Works | Jun 5, 2025 | OCD
If you’re reading this, chances are you or someone you love is struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Maybe your mind latches onto upsetting “what if” thoughts, or you feel trapped in routines you have to do to feel safe. Maybe you’ve even tried therapy...
by Angelique Works | Apr 24, 2025 | Love Letter
I didn’t get it at first. When I brought my daughter Freya home from the hospital, I was 28, freshly cracked open by childbirth—physically, emotionally, existentially—and completely overwhelmed. They handed me this tiny human and a hospital-grade squirt bottle and...
by Angelique Works | Oct 28, 2024 | Mental Health, Relationship
When it comes to human interaction, the tension between intention and impact is a delicate and often misunderstood issue. What you meant to say or do may not always be received as you intended, and that gap can have profound effects on relationships, mental health,...
by Angelique Works | Jun 4, 2024 | LGBTQ, Trauma
Traumatic invalidation is a critical concept for therapists working with LGBTQIA+ clients, emphasizing the need for awareness and sensitivity towards the unique challenges faced by this community. This article explores the essence of traumatic invalidation, its...
