Love can feel like the most natural and uplifting experience, yet for many, it becomes a source of pain and confusion. Elizabeth Gilbert’s All the Way to the River offers a powerful look at love addiction, a concept that has reshaped how I support clients in their relationships. While not everyone I work with struggles with love addiction in the extreme way Gilbert describes, many face patterns shaped by cultural expectations and emotional habits that echo this experience. U

We've all dealt with various levels of collective trauma over the past 5 years, so many pivotal historical moments from the pandemic lock down, to George Floyd and the subsequent societal reaction, to now the continual violent aggressive tactics by our current administration. While we are faced with potentially new levels of threat, fear, and powerlessness, we might draw on the past 5 years to give us information about ourselves, as well as start aquiring new tools and strate

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health. Small, consistent actions can make a big difference in how you feel each day. This post shares simple, practical tips to help you maintain daily mental wellness. These ideas are easy to incorporate into your routine and can improve your mood, reduce stress, and boost your overall well-being. Easy Daily Mental Health Tips to Boost Your Wellbeing Starting with small habits can create a po

The recent "The Daily "episode “Trapped in a ChatGPT Spiral” made a big splash, painting a scary picture of what happens when people spend too much time talking to AI. I take it seriously, but I’m also not buying into the full-on panic. Here’s the thing: I’ve watched people use ChatGPT in ways that look and feel almost therapeutic. In those everyday uses, it’s not just harmless; it’s actually helpful. Why People Are Turning to ChatGPT Like a Therapist It Listens Endlessly :

Blended families are becoming more common in today's society, with many couples entering relationships that include children from...

In today's fast-paced world, prioritizing mental well-being is more crucial than ever. Mental well-being refers to how we think, feel,...

Creating a harmonious life in a blended family can be challenging yet rewarding. As families merge, children, parents, and stepparents go...

In today’s fast-paced world, improving mental well-being is more critical than ever. Many individuals are navigating stress, anxiety, and...

Many individuals strive for personal growth, emotional health, and overall well-being. To achieve this, many turn to therapy or...

Stepmotherhood can be an incredibly rewarding yet challenging journey. If you lean in, you can find incredible growth opportunities and...

Being a stepmom can feel overwhelming. People rarely give it credit for the complex dance it requires: it can feel like juggling fire...

Focus on what you can control . You can control how much time you spend on social media and/or consuming the news. You can control WHICH...

This past weekend we had our third session in the winter hike series of the Mindfulness & Nature Therapy Women's Hiking group. As usual,...

I would argue that we kind of live in a culture that promotes codependency.   My favorite definition of codependency is "putting other...

You've been here before. The past 5 years have given us plenty of practice. What do you notice about yourself and how you navigate these...

From about 35 degrees and below, it starts to get important to dress for the weather, particularly when you plan to spend more than 30 minutes outside. Unless you are okay with shivering the whole time! Here are some important tips on how to make sure you are reasonably comfortable for 35 degree days you know you are going to be outside. It's all about the layers! From the bottom up! Warm socks! Cotton socks will not be sufficient. Make sure you either wear wool socks, some s

I see therapists as leaders. We're all humans, walking around in these meat suits, dealing with the same stuff- grief, sadness, fear...

Recently, I was tasked with discussing the notion of "micro-feminism," which has gained significant traction online as women push for...

For an article related to an incident that blew up the internet when a dad responded to his daughters break up, I was asked my...

If it's not on my calendar, it doesn't exist. And man, I study that shit on the daily. For that day, the following day, and often to...