Holiday-ing: Sober Curious Edition
“Another pinot?” “Yes, please.” “Coffee with Baileys?” “Say less.” “Espresso martini post dinner?” “Of course.” “Cheers! Let’s be MERRY,...
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empowell1
- Nov 15
- 3 min
Finding Your Authenticity in a Lifetime of People Pleasing
“Who am I? What do I want? What do I need? What is it that I even like? What are my passions? My hobbies? Err…. who am I kidding… I don’t...
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empowell1
- Nov 7
- 4 min
What is "IFS" Therapy... and Why Do I Love it So Much?
In a therapy world of CBT, EFT, ERP, EMDR … we have yet another acronym. What is IFS!?!? IFS Therapy stands for Internal Family Systems....
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Leeor Gal
- Nov 1
- 5 min
The Link Between Burnout and Depression: 6 Warning Signs
Written By Leeor Gal @ The Therapy Gal What is Burnout? Hi! My name is Leeor Gal, I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the...
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empowell1
- Oct 4
- 3 min
Is Therapy Really About Advice?
Many people enter therapy during a time in their journey that provokes a desire for “solutions.” They are often looking to “fix,”...
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empowell1
- Oct 1
- 3 min
Liberating Your People Pleasing Parts
Do you consider yourself a “people pleaser?” Perhaps you chronically say “yes” to social events on nights that you would much rather...
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empowell1
- Sep 14
- 2 min
Healing in Relationships > Healing in Isolation.
Breaking news: You were never supposed to heal “on your own!!!!” In a culture of hyper-independence and self-reliance, we are conditioned...
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empowell1
- Sep 10
- 3 min
There's Nothing Wrong With You
What if I told you nothing was wrong with you?
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empowell1
- May 1
- 3 min
Home From College for the Summer? Here are some tips for your mental health.
Home From College for the Summer? Here are some tips for your mental health.
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empowell1
- Apr 4
- 2 min
Should I Go to Therapy When I Don’t Have Anything to Discuss?
I hear variations of this question often.... “Do I still show up if I have nothing to say?” “Should I cancel my appointment if I am...
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empowell1
- Mar 23
- 3 min
When Is It Time to Connect Your Teen To A Therapist?
The teenage years, though not monolithic, tend to be complex, grandiose, and intense. Being a teen often means to feel like a full-blown...
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empowell1
- Mar 19
- 4 min
10 Things You Should Know About Me Before Working with Me as a Therapist
1. I believe that therapy is less about finding the solutions, and more about exploring the questions themselves. We live in a...
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empowell1
- Feb 14
- 3 min
On the Healing Journey
One of the central tenets of my therapeutic journey – both personally and as a professional – is that healing is not linear. Healing is a...
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empowell1
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
Why Does Fall Feel So Emotionally Charged?
We are at the point in the season where most of the leaves have departed from their primary roots, ready to be swept away or sunken into...
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empowell1
- Sep 12, 2022
- 3 min
Why So Many Therapists Say "No, I Don't Accept Insurance."
You decide that you are ready to speak with someone about life’s tribulations. You take the first step and attempt to find a therapist....
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Emily Powell
- Aug 31, 2022
- 5 min
Therapists Can Be Depressed Too
I talk about depression all day. I read about it. I listen to podcasts about it. I work with folks struggling with it. Being familiar...
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