As a former healthcare worker and recovering perfectionist/people-pleaser, I used to believe it was my job to make sure everyone else...

Parenting is a lifelong journey of learning, growing, and adjusting–sometimes right alongside your child. As your child starts to share...

While many spaces have increasingly become more accepting, affirming, and inclusive of LGBTQIA+ folks, there has also been a rise in...

While June is a time to celebrate and uplift LGBTQIA+ voices, true allyship doesn’t end when the month does. It’s important to be...

Stress and anxiety are often unavoidable—especially for healthcare workers and caregivers. But when stress becomes chronic, it can slide...

Have you ever been told to “just move on” after something really hard happened? Maybe someone said, “It’s in the past,” or, “You should...

Many people think they already know their partner, yet often, there is much more to learn.  There are many searchable questionnaires one...

Have you been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck lately? Maybe you’re trying to manage work, school, or relationships. Maybe you’re...

Over the past few years, we’ve all become a bit more comfortable talking about mental health.  The COVID-19 pandemic brought widespread...

In my last blog on trauma  I discussed different ways trauma can manifest and how you can recognize the impact of trauma on your system....

When you’re in a committed relationship, it can sometimes feel like your personal goals are competing with your partner’s—or even with...

Let’s face it—every couple argues. It’s not a matter of if, but when, how, and whether you both survive it without needing to apologize...

Living with ADHD can look different for everyone, and it’s important to understand what it really means beyond the common stereotypes....

Living with a chronic illness brings many challenges, not only for the individual diagnosed but also for their relationships . Whether...

The 2024 film Inside Out 2  introduced several new emotional characters, including Anxiety , who played a significant role in Riley’s...

Parenting while pursuing a career can be both fulfilling and exhausting and often requires that you balance multiple roles with very...

As a trauma-informed therapist, I’ve often encountered folks who aren’t sure whether their experiences “count” as traumatic. Many of us...

Trust is the foundation of happy relationships and forms the emotional backdrop in forming intimacy, as well as a sense of security and...

Depression can take many forms as how it can show up in our day-to-day lives. It can look like a lack of interest in daily activities...

Embracing your LGBTQIA+ identity is a journey that can bring both joy and challenges… sometimes a lot of challenges! Whether you are...