Sometimes the first step to healing doesn’t come from a perfectly planned moment. Sometimes it starts in chaos or an anxiety spiral. A client recently told me they found me during a full-blown anxiety spiral, typing into ChatGPT, looking for anything that could help them breathe. And somehow, the internet led them to me. I… Read more

There’s a moment, quiet but undeniable—when you know: you can’t keep going like this. You might still show up. Still play the part. Still tell yourself to be grateful. But something inside of you whispers (or maybe screams):This is not sustainable. It’s a strange kind of limbo. You haven’t left yet. Maybe you can’t. Not… Read more

We vacation in Maine. My husband’s family has a cabin there and it’s been part of our story for a long time. Showing up in the powerful wilderness and letting it fill my spirit is a routine I hope to never lose. Maine is amazing and weird in the best way. And there are parts… Read more

For the clinician searching for a safe place to land So, you’re the therapist.The one people trust.The one who always holds the heavy stuff with grace, skill, and a slightly-too-full calendar. And now, you’re tired in a way you don’t quite have language for.Not just physically. Existentially. Deep in your bones. You might still be… Read more

When Identity Shifts Feel Subtle but Profound There are moments in therapy—both as a clinician and a human—when something shifts in a way that’s hard to describe. Not because it’s dramatic or loud, but because it happens quietly, beneath the surface. You’re not performing a new role. You’re becoming someone different. And you may not… Read more

Waking at night is totally normal—most people wake up a few times each night between sleep cycles. The issue isn’t the waking itself; it’s the struggle to fall back asleep. Here are some evidence-based strategies to help: 🔁 Step 1: Don’t Panic. Don’t Check the Clock. Why: Clock-watching creates performance anxiety about sleep (“It’s 3:17… Read more

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is often called the gold standard in evidence-based therapy—and for good reason. At its core, CBT helps you take a step back and look at the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and actions. The idea is simple but powerful: your thoughts shape how you feel, and how you feel influences what… Read more

Summer brings space to breathe — and that makes it a powerful time to begin therapy.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just ready to do things differently, now is the time.Let’s use this season to help you reset, realign, and get the support you’ve been needing. 👉 Start therapy this summer 👉 Want a… Read more

Let’s figure out how your brain likes to heal (with a little science and a lot of honesty). Stop trying to make your brain be somethings it’s not! When you understand your patterns you can treat it the way it wants to feel copasetic and calm. Instructions: Choose the answer that feels most like you.… Read more

Why You Need a Therapist (Not Just a Friend) for Anxiety You’ve vented, you’ve journaled, you’ve done the 2 a.m. “am I okay?” text to your best friend—and you’re still anxious. Here’s why therapy offers something deeper. Friends Are Supportive—But They’re Not Trained for This Talking to a friend can be a lifeline. But when… Read more