Psychotherapy

Many people who menstruate notice shifts in mood, energy, and emotional sensitivity throughout the month. These changes can feel confusing, especially when they seem to contradict how ... Read More

Sometimes, when we experience a confusing situation in our lives, like a tricky misunderstanding, a missed flight, a difficult loss, or even positive news we weren’t expecting, ... Read More

Imagine walking out of a therapy session feeling lighter, as though a heavy weight has been lifted. ... Read More

Couples therapy after 70 is not “too late” work. In my experience, it can be some of the most meaningful work we do. I was surprised when a longtime colleague once told me ... Read More

A chronic pain cycle can begin when real physical pain interrupts daily life, then slowly shapes how a person thinks, feels, moves, rests, and connects with others. Pain rarely ... Read More

Imposter syndrome can feel like standing outside a life that should belong to you, sensing that the version others see is only a careful performance. For some people, that feeling is not ... Read More

Suicidal thoughts are often treated solely as symptoms to be eliminated or risks to be managed, yet this narrow focus can overlook their deeper meaning. Many people who experience suicidal ... Read More

If your life looks “fine” but therapy feels oddly difficult, blank, or frustrating, it may be a sign your system is learning a new kind of safety, not a sign you’re failing. Quick ... Read More

What if healing didn’t start with trying harder, thinking differently, or isolating yourself, but with being seen, understood, and supported in relationship? Interpersonal neurobiology ... Read More

Growing up, my family didn’t talk about painful experiences, we laughed loudly, cooked big meals, prayed hard, and kept secrets even harder. But silence has a cost, and when we don’t ... Read More

Absorbing the constant stream of startling headlines, news sources, political tensions, and global issues can feel overwhelming some days –– but we often can’t look away. If this ... Read More

Starting therapy might feel like opening a door you’ve been staring at for a long time — equal parts relief, curiosity, and uncertainty. What will it be like? Will your therapist understand ... Read More