What Hollywood Got Wrong: Men’s Emotional Health
Our culture (and Hollywood) teaches men to express emotional needs physically. This is where Hollywood gets it wrong. Explore a healthier way for men to express their needs.
What is EMDR Therapy?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing often referred to as EMDR Therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. Learn more…
Finding Kindness Within: The Power if Self- Compassion
Think about a dear friend confiding in you about a difficult experience. What would your reaction be? Chances are, you’d offer words of comfort: “That sounds tough. Your feelings are valid. I’m here for you. How can I support you through this?”
When the Hugs Stop and the Silence Starts- Finding Your Way Back to Your Teen
When our once-chatty, cuddly kiddos turn into teenagers, parents are often caught off guard by the changes that come with adolescence. Suddenly, there’s a new scent in the air (thanks, puberty!), moods can swing dramatically, and perhaps one of the hardest shifts of all is the emotional distance that may form.
Feeling and Processing Your Emotions
As a graduate student, I learned so much about how to help people feel and process emotions. What I did not anticipate was a question I’ve gotten over and over again since starting work; Why is feeling my emotions important?
How to Get More Out of Therapy
Therapy is a tool for healing and growth, but sometimes we can feel stagnant or stuck. When this happens, the real work often happens between sessions. If you’re looking to deepen your progress, here are some simple yet effective ways to make the most of your time in therapy.
Battling Perfectionism
As a therapist, I often hear some variation of the phrase “Once I achieve (x), I will finally feel happy” or “Once I am able to balance things, everything will fall into place.” I often hear this idea of being perpetually behind or always a few steps away from feeling finally settled. The interesting thing is, I often have clients feel like they finally achieve those things or check off the boxes and somehow they still don’t feel the relief or happiness they were expecting.
Co-Regulation Begins with Self-Regulation
Co-regulation happens both within ourselves and between others. The serve-and-return communication between caregivers and children builds and strengthens neural connections in the brain, helping children make sense of emotions, actions, and relationships.
Building Body Image Resilience
If you find yourself comparing yourself to others physically, or ruminating on things you do not like about your body or appearance, focus instead on cultivating gratitude for the things about you that make you YOU. Create a practice of noticing things your body helps you do. Spend time reflecting on your strengths, and record these as a journal entry to refer back to when negative self-talk arises.
How to Stop People-Pleasing and Start Living for You
I am a recovering people pleaser. I’d say “yes” to friends and family when I really wanted— or needed—to say “no.” And let me tell you, it didn’t do me any favors. What I thought was keeping everyone happy and strengthening my relationships actually had the opposite effect in the long run.
The Power of Discomfort: Why Embracing What Makes Us Uncomfortable is the Key to Growth
We live in a world that constantly encourages comfort. From cozy homes to the convenience of technology, it's easy to settle into a life that feels safe and predictable. But, if we want to grow, evolve, and truly experience life, we need to start embracing discomfort. While discomfort is often seen as something to avoid, it is, in reality, one of the most powerful tools we have for self-discovery and transformation.
How to Honor Your True Self
Explore how our roles and true self are connected and how to honor your true self.
Connected Parenting: Strategies for a Stronger Relationship with Your Child
A strong parent-child relationship can provide a foundation for a child's emotional well-being and development. While every family is unique, certain practices consistently foster positive connections between parents and children. Here are some strategies to help strengthen these relationships and create a secure, nurturing environment for your child.
Navigating the Space Between Certainty and Uncertainty
Life exists in the tension between what we know and what we don’t, between certainty and uncertainty. We crave stability and predictability, yet growth and transformation often emerge from the unknown. Navigating this delicate balance can feel overwhelming, but therapy provides a space to explore, adapt, and embrace the unknown with greater confidence and resilience.
About Love, Trust, and Marriage
Fixing a broken marriage is not easy. Unconditional love is a choice we make, but trust is not unconditional. It must be patiently and painstakingly rebuilt. A skilled couples’ therapist can guide a couple in crisis through the process, building transparency, emotional openness and intimacy, and other components that facilitate trust.
What Does a Therapist Do?
Therapists do so much more than simply offer advice or solutions—they create a space where you can truly explore, process, and grow. Learn some key ways a therapist can support you on your journey.
The Ins and Outs of Play Therapy
Seeking therapy for your child can feel overwhelming and daunting, often leading to delays in scheduling that first appointment. This article is here to guide you on what to expect when your child begins therapy.
DIY Therapy vs. Therapy with a Therapist
DIY Therapy Vs. Therapy with a Therapist: Which is better? Here are a few reasons why DIY therapy is not a full replacement for legitimate mental health therapy with a licensed professional.
Holistic Approach to Mental Health Care
Therapists work with many different approaches, each with varying assessments and interventions. When starting in the field of mental health, many therapists wonder, "Which model is the best? Which factor matters most?" The truth is, they all play a role.
Embracing the Midlife Crisis: A Jungian Guide to Finding Purpose
When we reach our midlife, it is not unusual to question the values that have guided our life choices thus far. Have we lived according to our own beliefs or those imposed by society? Or have we lived according to external dictates that no longer feel aligned with who we are? This reflection can lead to emotional and psychological turbulences, what is often referred to as a “midlife crisis”.