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...
by Christina Healey | Jun 23, 2025 | Habits
I often hold space for people navigating marginalization and all of the nuances that come with that experience. There are so many ways healing can show up for someone, but the one that seems the most powerful is community. I’ve seen the power of community, and just as...
by Christina Healey | Jun 19, 2025 | Mental Health
One of the most helpful concepts I introduce to my clients early in the trauma healing process is the Window of Tolerance. Understanding this concept often brings a sense of relief and validation to people who’ve spent years feeling overwhelmed, checked out, or...
