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The holiday season often brings a mix of joy, celebration, and stress. While it is a time to connect with loved ones, it can also lead to anxiety, especially during family gatherings. The pressure to revert to past roles can be overwhelming. However, this post provides practical strategies to help you navigate family dynamics while staying true to yourself. It equips you to express your current identity, even among those who may struggle to understand it. Understanding the Dy

Grief touches everyone at some point, whether it’s losing a family member, ending a significant relationship, or even saying goodbye to a long-held dream. Processing grief can feel overwhelming. However, understanding this emotional journey is the first step toward healing. Understanding Grief Grief is not straightforward; it can ebb and flow, often catching us off guard. Understanding grief's complex nature is crucial for processing it. The Kübler-Ross model outlines five st

Breaking Free from Betrayal Bonds: Why We Stay and How We Heal Have you ever found yourself deeply attached to someone who continuously...

Life has a funny way of putting us in holding patterns. Whether you're waiting on a job offer, clarity in a relationship, a health...

"Dear Darkness, We Need to Talk..." Let’s be honest, depression has a terrible sense of timing. It shows up uninvited, lounges on your...

Anxiety: When Your Brain Becomes a Fortune Teller (And It's Always Predicting Doom) Anxiety. That sneaky little brain gremlin that...

Mind, Body, and Spirit (MBS) Therapy and Life Coaching In a world that can feel overwhelming, lonely, or even unpredictable at times,...

"I have ADD." "My ADD made me do it." "He's a narcissist." "I'm so OCD about everything." We toss around psychological terms like...

How do you know you're healing from your divorce and ready to move on? While out for coffee with my girlfriend, who is a year out from...

Grief After the Sudden Loss of My Mother Nothing prepares you for the kind of phone call that changes everything. One moment, you're...

I spent this weekend in the beautiful mountains of Boone, NC. I was there with several other therapists, discussing intimacy and the...

Grounding is a therapeutic technique used to bring a person’s awareness back to the present moment, especially when feeling overwhelmed,...

When talking with friends going through difficult times (I speak as a friend and not a therapist), My favorite thing to tell them is, "No...

In today's fast-paced world, achieving a healthy work-life balance is more important than ever. Balancing professional responsibilities with personal time can significantly enhance our mental and physical well-being, leading to a more fulfilling and productive life.

Therapy is a powerful tool for personal growth, healing, and self-discovery, offering benefits to everyone, regardless of their life...