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.

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

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

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.

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.

What we do to relax matters, especially when we’re trying to heal from anxiety or trauma.   Sometimes, our downtime habits might inadvertently keep our stress response on high alert. If this resonates, it might be time to refresh your approach to relaxation as we enter into 2025 with a creative exercise inspired by Lisa Ferentz, LICSW, from her book Treating Self-Destructive Behaviors in Trauma Survivors.

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...

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

Hey there, Escape Artists (and Fellow Fleeing Fanatics)!   Ever feel like life is one big danger zone , and you’re the gazelle just...

Hey there, Professional People-Pleasers (and Fellow Possums),   Ever feel like life has you so beat that all you want to do is curl up...