Struggling with nonstop self-criticism? You’re not alone—and your anxiety may be disguising it as logic. In this blog post, we explore why anxious brains love “should-haves” and “what-ifs,” how shame sneaks in sounding reasonable, and why self-compassion is actually more effective than beating yourself up. If you're tired of putting quarters in the ass-kicking machine, this one’s for you.

It’s easy to be hard on ourselves, especially when we’re navigating the effects of trauma. But self-compassion is about treating ourselves with the same kindness and understanding we would offer a friend. When we face our pain, it’s important to be gentle with ourselves. This means acknowledging our emotions without judgment and giving ourselves permission to feel whatever comes up.

Sometimes, clients come to me struggling to put into words what happened when they were younger. Neglect is one of the more invisible forms of harm. A part of them knows they didn’t get the care they needed.

In our exploration of trauma, we’ve touched on the importance of understanding and acknowledging our experiences. But what about support?...

Ambiguous grief comes without clear endings. Learn how to navigate the uncertainty and ride the emotional waves with compassion.

When grief doesn’t ease with time, it may be complicated mourning. Learn the signs and how therapy can help you move through it.

Discover the Six F’s of IFS therapy and learn how to connect with your inner parts using curiosity, compassion, and calm.

Let’s talk about that voice in your head—you know, the one that whispers (or yells), “You’re not good enough,”

Your most tender parts—the ones carrying heartbreak, rejection, and loneliness—aren’t burdens; they’re Exiles longing for care.

Lesson's from Elsa and Disney's film, Frozen: Just like a turkey needs time to thaw before it’s ready for the oven, our bodies sometimes hold onto frozen trauma that needs to be defrosted, too. This is why you cry in therapy.