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Understanding Sylvia Plath: A Look at Diagnosis and Treatment
Sylvia Plath's life and work, while celebrated for their artistic merit, also offer a profound look into the struggles of mental illness. By examining her own words from journals and letters, we can understand the psychological patterns that defined her life. The...
Facing the Monsters Within: Anxiety, Depression, and Perfectionism
Halloween is the season of costumes, haunted houses, and spooky stories. But beyond the candy and pumpkins, it can also be a playful reminder of the “monsters” many of us carry inside every day. Unlike the ones in horror movies, these inner monsters don’t lurk under...
Authenticity Over Fear
As an OCD and anxiety therapist, I often find myself returning to the same conversation with clients: the pull between fear and authenticity. Fear can be so persuasive, convincing us that staying small and safe is the best option. I’ve seen how it keeps people from...
Mental Health and 5 Myths that Keep Individuals from Seeking Therapy
The benefit of discussing mental health on overall well-being is not new, and it is being socially accepted in spaces than have historically been allowed. Yet, it remains shrouded in myths and misconceptions. These misunderstandings can hinder individuals from seeking...
Permission to Quit- Reframing ‘Giving up’ as Growth
“Quitters never Win” “Perserverence is key” “You have to fight for what you want” You’ve probably heard some version of this at some point in your life. Maybe is came from a teacher or a parent, or even just your peers. But when is it better to quit than stay the...
Fall-Themed Self-Care: Welcoming the Season with Intention
As we slowly approach the fall season, you can see the changes everywhere you look. The trees begin to shift into warm tones of auburn and brown, and pumpkin spice has found its way onto nearly every store shelf. A new season always brings some form of adjustment—just...