Stop labeling food as "good" or "bad"! A therapist breaks down why food isn’t a morality issue and how shifting your mindset can bring peace to your plate.

Mental health affects people of all ages, including children and teens. Many parents feel uncertain about how to start conversations about mental health struggles. Whether your child is experiencing anxiety, depression, or simply having a tough time, open, compassionate discussions are key to building emotional intelligence, resilience and a strong support system at home. Here’s how to approach these topics with your kids.

The lack of connection to ourselves is now an epidemic. It’s important to reestablish the connection to ourselves in order to improve and enhance our overall emotional, physical and mental well-being.

Attending a yoga retreat led by a therapist is a breath of fresh air from the typical, trendy, ultra curated retreat experience. It’s rooted in self-compassion, mental health, and true healing.

When we take a closer look at “strong, not skinny”, this mantra can still uphold some of the same toxic ideals as the "thin is in" mindset—just in a different outfit.

In today’s world, the term "processing feelings" is often tossed around in conversations, seen on social media, self-help books, and therapy sessions. But what does it really mean to process your feelings?

Well, well, well. Here we are again. That moment when you look around and think, “Is the world falling apart, or is it just me?” In transparency, the world felt very very heavy today. Whatever it is, it feels like everything is out of control. If you know me personally, or even professionally, you know that I often use humor and my own therapist often calls me out for using humor as a defense mechanism. Normally I write more seriously, but I felt that today I needed to rely on my humor to help me. That and reaching out to my support system.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy technique originally developed to treat trauma-related disorders. However, in recent years, it has been explored for various other applications, including performance enhancement in sports, academics, and other areas.

In the fast-paced and demanding world we live in, many individuals, including therapists and other professionals in the helping fields are at risk of experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue. I see these frequently with the clients I work with and those that I supervise.

Imposter Syndrome can be crippling, hindering personal and professional growth and causing unnecessary stress. In this blog post, we will delve into the depths of Imposter Syndrome, its root causes, and practical strategies to conquer this insidious mindset.

People-pleasing is a common coping skill among individuals that have experienced trauma. Learn more about this coping skill and how it is developed as a result of trauma.

As a therapist, I've witnessed the transformative and powerful impact of setting intentions versus making resolutions. Let's dive into the differences and benefits of this approach to personal growth and well-being.

As a therapist, I've witnessed the transformative and powerful impact of setting intentions versus making resolutions. Let's dive into the differences and benefits of this approach to personal growth and well-being.

As a therapist, I've witnessed the profound impact that the changing seasons can have on a person's mental health. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), commonly referred to as seasonal depression, is a real and challenging condition that affects many individuals, particularly during the winter months. In this blog, we'll explore the causes, symptoms, and strategies for managing seasonal depression, with a focus on how therapy can be a valuable tool in coping with the winter blues.

As a therapist, the 3 most common issues brought up in sessions during this time are navigating the holidays blues, dealing with difficult family members and navigating diet culture. In this blog, I give you specific things you can do to make the holidays less stressful!

This post explains the concept of Intuitive Living and identifies principles and tips on enhancing your intuition and how to build a life that aligns more with your desires and goals.

This blog explains anxiety and how it presents in today’s world. Many individuals come to therapy with a feeing that they are stressed or overwhelmed, when in fact it is anxiety. Learn more about how anxiety presents itself.

EMDR has become a very popular recommendation for individuals wanting to work through their past traumas. This blog will explore the pros and cons of this transformative modality.

What is EMDR and how can it help me? This blog post will explain what EMDR is and how it can be used as an effective and evidence-based treatment for trauma and other emotional difficulties.