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What Sitting With Others’ Emotions Has Taught Me About My Own
I’ve finally arrived at a place in my career where I am sitting across from people who are hurting, confused, or simply needing someone to really listen. This feels like a gift to me, especially as someone who has always placed tremendous value on relationships and...
When Coping Skills Aren’t Enough: What It Really Means to Support Mental Health from a CBT perspective
Mental health conversations often focus on coping skills. We’re encouraged to breathe deeply, challenge negative thoughts, go for a walk, journal, or practice gratitude. These tools can be helpful, and for many people, they provide real relief in moments of stress....
Why We Ghost: The Psychology Behind Disappearing (And What It Really Signifies)
We’ve all experienced being ghosted. It might have been a dating app match that disappeared overnight, a friend who stopped replying after a disagreement, or a family member who suddenly went silent after a tense conversation. Ghosting feels mysterious, like someone...
What Really Makes Sex Satisfying? Here’s What the Research Says
When people talk about what makes sex satisfying, they often focus on technique, frequency, or physical performance. But the data tells a much different—and more human—story. Over the last few decades, large-scale studies and national surveys have shown that sexual...
Unpopular Opinion: Your Inner Child Is a Gremlin Who Needs Snacks
Recall the last time you were overwhelmed, melting down, or spiraling; sometimes is like an existential wound rising up from our soul like a fog over a dank swamp. Sometimes, it’s just that our Inner Child Gremlin™ hasn’t eaten, slept, drunk water, or talked to a...
Compassion Fatigue and Self-Care
Let’s be honest—around this time of year, being a therapist can feel extra heavy.Caseloads are full, emotions run high, and sessions often feel more intense than usual. Clients are navigating grief, family stress, loneliness, financial pressure, and the weight of the...