Many of us pride ourselves on being helpful, agreeable, and accommodating. But beneath the surface, the habit of people pleasing can come with a heavy price. Constantly striving to meet others’ expectations often means suppressing our own needs and desires, leading to exhaustion. Over time, this pattern can fuel persistent anxiety, as we worry about disappointing others or not living up to their standards.

Parenting is hard! If anyone tells you otherwise, they’re lying. Did you get a manual? Because I sure didn’t. Sure, there are countless...

For too long, trauma survivors have been told—directly or indirectly—that they are broken, damaged beyond repair. But healing isn't about returning to who we were before pain; it's about discovering strength, wisdom, and resilience we never knew we had. Trauma doesn't make us broken—it makes us human. This journey isn't about erasing the past, but about reclaiming our wholeness, one breath, one step, one moment at a time.

Let’s be clear—everyone dissociates. It’s a normal function of the brain. But what you’re really asking is whether your experience of...

Finding the right therapist is important and can take time. I speak from experience, as I’ve had both helpful and not-so-helpful...

Jennifer, a 40-year-old wife, paraprofessional and mother of two, came to see me struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, mood instability...

What inspired me to write this blog is a podcast I was listening to called “ Betrayal” by Glass Productions and IHeart Media . It...

I think there's something wrong with me. Have you ever thought this? Is it because you’re “too sensitive” or “too emotional”? Do you walk...