Therapy Blog
Thoughts from a therapist on anxiety, trauma, embodied living, and mental health
Understanding IFS: A Compassionate Approach to Anxiety
Anxiety is something most of us know all too well—it shows up as racing thoughts, physical tension, worry about the future, and sometimes a relentless inner critic. We often see anxiety as a...
Did You Grow Up Taking Care of Everyone Else? That Might Be Fueling Your Anxiety
The experience of taking care of everyone else and growing up too fast is a concept often described in therapy as “parentified”. This can be tricky as being mature is often praised and seen as a good thing. But what is the flip side of taking care of everyone else and...
If You’re Overthinking, You’re Likely Under-Feeling– Here’s Why
Have you ever found yourself caught in an endless loop of overthinking? "If only I had handled that differently, maybe things wouldn’t have turned out this way." "If I don’t get this right, everything will fall apart, and I’ll never recover from it." "They didn’t say...
How Regulating Your Nervous System Can Transform Your Thoughts
Have you ever noticed how your thoughts shift depending on how you’re feeling? regulating your nervous system and transforming your thoughts. Learn about nervous system regulation and nervous system dysregulation. The way we think and perceive the world is often a...