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Why Compassion Is So Important for a Romantic Relationship
Research shows that compassionate people are happier. Couples that are compassionate with one another have more joy ...
How Attachment Style Shapes Our Choices
Your attachment style and degree of individuation determine your partnership choices and relationship satisfaction. The process ...
Therapy as a Tool for Strengthening Long-Distance Relationships
Being in a long-distance relationship can be really hard. You miss your partner, and sometimes it ...
The Hidden Link: Perfectionism, Shame, and Complex PTSD
In the pursuit of self-improvement, many of us celebrate perfectionism as a badge of honor. It’s ...
The Challenges of Growing Up Rich
Growing up with immense wealth may seem like a dream come true, but for the children ...
Profile of a Narcissist Attractor
Often a partner of a narcissist is a narcissist attractor, but may not realize it until ...
Statistics on Women Supporting Women
Mothers, caregivers, and women in life transitions report a 70% improvement in their coping skills when ...
Understanding Postpartum Depression and Ways to Cope
Postpartum depression is a serious condition affecting many new parents. It goes beyond the “baby blues,” ...
Love…what’s it? That is the question
In this month when we celebrate love, I wonder what we are celebrating and what love ...
The Promises of Recovery
Recovery is a transformational journey called individuation. The promises of recovery and the benefits it returns ...
5 Steps to Shift from Helpless to Hopeful: Where is Your Control?
What is going on? So many are asking. It reminds me of something someone once told ...
Are You the CEO of Your Life?
Managing your life can be challenging, especially when you let other people run it; some will ...
No One Grows Alone
Growth often requires stepping outside our comfort zones, and having a strong support network gives us ...
Building Trust: Essential Components of Strong Relationships
Trust is the backbone of any strong relationship. Without it, connections can feel shaky and uncertain. ...
Relationship Anxiety
Anxiety is common at the beginning of a relationship, but relationship anxiety can continue for the ...
How to Maintain Mental Health in Times of Crisis and Fear
The DC federal situation is negatively impacting the mental health of DC residents and nearby communities ...
4 Lifelong Benefits of Long-Term Relationships
Long-term relationships are often seen as a daunting prospect, with many believing that the initial spark ...
Religion and Mental Health Have a Disconnect. It’s Time to Repair it.
Disclaimer: my faith walk is Christian. I work with clients of all religious backgrounds, and when ...
Understanding Matrescence
Matrescence is messy, beautiful, and deeply transformative. By naming it and bringing it into public discourse, ...
4 High-Impact Spaces to Spring Clean for a Major Reset
Why Spring Clean? Spring isn’t just about warmer weather and blooming flowers—it’s a time of deep-rooted ...
What Are Therapy Intensives, and Are They Right for You?
Ever feel like weekly therapy sessions aren’t enough to tackle your anxiety, trauma, grief, or relationship ...
How to Identify and Combat Gaslighting
Identifying gaslighting behavior and knowing how to combat gaslighting are essential to maintaining your self-esteem, and ...
The Power of Radical Acceptance: A Game-Changer for Anxiety Relief
The Power of Radical Acceptance: A Game-Changer for Anxiety Relief When life feels overwhelming, one of ...
Tips for Improving Mental Health: Let’s Talk About Journaling
As a therapist, I’m often asked for tips on improving mental health. While there are many ...
How Do I Make Unwanted Feelings Go Away?
A common question I get is, "How do I make unwanted feelings, like stress, worry, or ...
Social Media and Mental Health: Finding Balance
If you had asked me in my first year as a therapist whether social media would ...
Why Taking a Break from Your Phone Can Help Ease Anxiety
I really appreciated this article (Tracfone Brings Back Flip Phones for Mental Health Awareness Month), as ...
Cognitive Defusion: Watch Your Anxiety Float Away
As a therapist, I utilize a variety of techniques tailored to address different anxiety symptoms. While ...
Mental Hygiene: A Fresh Perspective
If all went well this morning, you woke up, and if you're anything like me, the ...
Your Best Year Yet: Therapy as the Key to Reaching Your Goals
Happy New Year! 🎉 As the calendar resets, many of us take this time to reflect, ...
Are You a Puddle Jumper? Understanding Anxiety’s Pattern & How to Break Free
Puddle jumper. What a great visual—just hopping from one puddle to the next, never really feeling ...
Spring Cleaning: Mental Health Edition
Spring has arrived, and this is your friendly reminder that it’s never too late to reassess ...
Why “Should-ing” Yourself Makes Things Worse
I should have gotten up earlier. I should be in a better mood. I should have ...
Forgiveness Steps for Wellness
Forgiveness is one of the most difficult things to do while at the same time one ...
The Struggles of Sons of Narcissistic Mothers
Research has shown that children of narcissistic parents may struggle with issues such as self-esteem, boundaries, and identity formation. However, little research ...
36 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before I Became a Psychotherapist
“Il n’y a pas 36 solutions.” ~ French proverb “Everyone has a plan until they get ...
The EMDR Treatment for Trauma
It was a beautiful autumn day. She had just seen her doctor. The news was bad. ...
Approach Motivation vs. Avoidance Motivation: Why Self-Compassion Wins
Motivation drives everything we do, but not all motivation is created equal. Two primary types of ...
“I Hate That Story”: The Triumph of Trust in Turbulent Times
What is the story I hate? Actually, I am not the one who hates the story. ...
The Evolution of Mental Health Care in a Post-Pandemic World: A Therapist’s Perspective
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed many aspects of our lives, and mental health care is no ...
Navigating High Conflict Divorce
Divorce is rarely an easy, but when a marriage ends in high conflict, the emotional and ...
Navigating Divorce: Mediation vs. Private Attorney
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 32 years of experience, I have ...
Creating Trauma-Sensitive Spaces in Virtual Therapy: Tips for Therapists and Clients
Virtual therapy has become an important way for many people to get help and support. This ...
Myths about Narcissism
Research on narcissistic personality disorder has substantially increased in the last 20 years, and the public ...
The Power of Validation.
Many people still don’t understand the power of therapy and tend to think: 1-How can a ...
What Teens Are Doing on Social Media
In today's digital age, social media has become an integral part of the lives of teenagers. By giving them ...
The Multitasking Woman and the Single-Focused Man
One of the fascinating differences between most cis-gendered men and women lies in how they process ...
Why Winter Is the Perfect Time to Prioritize Your Mental Health
Winter often brings shorter days, colder weather, and a natural slowdown in life’s pace. For many, ...
Difference between a Strong Ego, Weak Ego, and Big Ego
The term “ego” has a bad rep, but in fact, having a strong ego indicates mental ...
