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?...

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

Grief and depression can look similar, but they aren’t the same. Learn how to tell the difference—and why it matters.

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,”

Feeling anxious about history repeating itself? You're not alone. Here’s how to cope, take action, and find hope in uncertain times.

Managers plan, Firefighters react—but both are just trying to keep you safe. Learn how to work with them, not against them, in IFS therapy.

Your inner Firefighters react to emotional chaos like Olivia Rodrigo calling her ex—fast, impulsive, and a little reckless.

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

Let’s talk about IFS and your Managers—that department of parts inside of you that take their job of keeping things in check way too seriously. Picture them as the over-caffeinated, perfectionist, task-mastering employees you never asked for, but somehow, they’re on the payroll, running the show. And they’re definitely not here to have fun.

Fidgeting isn’t just about managing OCD or body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). It can also provide a much-needed outlet for anxiety, restlessness, or the urge to physically “do something.”

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.

Ever find yourself in need of a quick emotional reset, but you're not sure how to do it without attracting attention and looking like a weirdo? Enter the world of Overt vs. Covert TIP skills—your secret weapons for calming down in any situation!   Overt TIP Skills are the more obvious strategies, while Covert TIP Skills are your undercover tactics when you need to fly under the radar. Here's how you can use both.

Sometimes, when we face a crisis or high-stress situation, our body’s first instinct is to freeze. That sense of shutting down or feeling paralyzed is a survival mechanism—our nervous system’s way of protecting us. But in situations where staying stuck isn’t helpful, learning to “push” our way out of freeze mode can make all the difference.

  If you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed, TIP Skills can help you regain control and calm down. These simple techniques are perfect for grounding yourself when emotions heat up.

Getting silly about DBT Skills

Traveling, whether for work, a friend’s wedding or a family holiday, can bring a mix of emotions.   On the one hand, you might be excited...

We’ve all been there—lying in bed, staring at the ceiling while our minds go into overdrive, cycling through every worry imaginable. It’s...

Hey there, Freeze Fans (and Fellow Anxiety Ninjas)!   Ever find yourself frozen in place, like a bunny caught in the headlights of life?...