mental health

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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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There's Nothing Wrong With You

What if I told you nothing was wrong with you?

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Home From College for the Summer? Here are some tips for your mental health.

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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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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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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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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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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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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....