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“People Pleaser:” A Troublesome Label
How many times have you heard the phrase or even thought to yourself, “I am such a people pleaser!” This is a common refrain I hear from folks. When we start to unpack what so-called people-pleasing looks like for them, I often hear some of the following tendencies....
Getting Unstuck in Relationships
Have you ever found yourself feeling stuck in the middle between two people? As though the problems between them suddenly became yours now too. Perhaps instead, you find yourself feeling aligned with one of the individuals against the other? Maybe you feel pushed out,...
Anxiety: When Breathing and Journaling Aren’t Enough
At some point in all of our lives, we’ve found ourselves feeling anxious. Whether that means nervousness before a big presentation, an upset stomach before a flight, or the inability to get out of bed in the morning, all of these things can seem impossible to...
Thriving Over Perfection: Let Go of Control and Live Your Best Life
So, here’s a short story about me just so you know where I’m coming from as a therapist. I was the kid who thought I might not do well on a math test and ended up collapsed on the floor of the kitchen in full melt-down mode. I told my parents in that moment, “Who am I...
Mindfulness: Deciphering Between Mind Full and Mindful
Thousands of years ago, in ancient Hindu and Buddhist practices, emerged one of the most well known and effective practices used to alleviate stress and depression, and help manage difficult emotions…mindfulness. Mindfulness is a type of meditation, designed to help...
Getting on Their Level
As a parent of a five and three-year-old, a lot of my reading involves parenting and techniques I work to incorporate with my kiddos. I’ll be the first to admit, that I don’t always meet these standards as we’re all humans who are trying to balance parenting with...
After the Break-Up: Getting Started
How to Know When Therapy Would be Helpful In the coming months, I will be offering a multiple-part series offering considerations and guidance for returning to a place of strength and peace following the end of a romantic relationship. In the current social climate,...
I Can Buy Myself Flowers, and I Will!
The song, Flowers, by Miley Cyrus speaks of a person who has gone through a break-up, recognizing that all the things her partner had done (and things her partner neglected to do) she can do for herself. It got me thinking about self-care. Take-aways in this article...
The Holiday Blues: Prioritizing your Mental Health Amidst the Holidays
With the transition from summer to fall comes the beginning of the holiday season. Although it’s supposed to be the most magical time of the year, that’s not always the case. For many, the holidays bring feelings of joy, warmth, and excitement. For others, they bring...
Types of Relationships: what is the difference between healthy and abusive?
Content Warning: The following article includes topics and scenarios of domestic violence and/or abuse. The intention of this content is to bring awareness to different types of behavior and/or patterns that may be present in relationships. As a therapist who works...