by Christina Healey | Dec 8, 2025 | Therapy
When most people think of therapy, they picture sitting across from a counselor, unpacking their thoughts, feelings, and life experiences. For many, this form of talk therapy alone can be life-changing, providing clarity, coping tools, and a safe space to process. But...
by Christina Healey | Dec 4, 2025 | EMDR
Starting therapy can bring a mix of emotions—hope, curiosity, and sometimes a little bit of nervousness. If you’ve been referred to or are considering Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, you may be wondering what your first session will...
by Christina Healey | Oct 13, 2025 | Self-Care
Some days I feel like I live in a strange in-between space—one where I’m never quite sure where I fit. I’m not “skinny,” at least not in the way society so generously rewards and praises. But I also don’t feel like I belong in the plus-size community, a space that has...
by Christina Healey | Aug 28, 2025 | Self-Compassion, Therapy
And why that’s actually a sign you’re doing it right A lot of people come to therapy hoping to feel better, calmer, lighter, more free. But what often catches folks off guard is that, for a while, they actually feel worse. Not because therapy isn’t working, but...
by Christina Healey | Aug 25, 2025 | Therapists
Let’s be honest, sometimes it feels like the world is crumbling. Whether it’s climate change, political division, war and global violence, or social justice issues, the weight of the world can feel like too much. I often interact with people who are doing their best...