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The Harmful Impacts of the “Bounce Back” Mentality
As a mental health therapist working with the perinatal population, I spend a great deal of time sitting with women in the vulnerable space between who they were before birth and who they are becoming after it. It’s a space filled with exhaustion, identity shifts, and...
Why We Rehearse Conversations Before They Happen
Have you ever caught yourself replaying a conversation before it even happens? Mentally drafting responses, anticipating reactions, and editing your words over and over again? Maybe it starts with something small, like sending a text or preparing for a meeting, and...
Spring, But Make It Different
Last spring, I was tired in a way that sleep didn’t fix. Not dramatic. Not rock bottom. Just… heavy. In my body. In my routines. In the quiet ways you don’t always say out loud. Spring used to mean the same thing every year. Open the windows. Buy the flowers. Tell...
Recognizing Common Types of Perinatal Anxiety
If you are pregnant or recently postpartum and feeling anxious, you are not alone. Many perinatal and postpartum parents experience anxious thoughts or physical tension but struggle to name what is happening. Often, parents assume anxiety means constant worry or...
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....