We’ve all been there: the “New Year, New Me” energy starts to dip by the second week of January. And in 2026, mental health trends show that this year is different. We’ve moved past the era of the hard reset; those aggressive, all-or-nothing overhauls that usually leave us more exhausted than we started. This year,…
Keep readingLately, I’ve been seeing the term “Dopamine Detox” all over the internet. It usually pops up in my social media feed as a high-stakes challenge: put the phone in a drawer, skip the sugar, and sit in a quiet room until your brain finally “resets.” And as a therapist, I’ve been watching this trend with…
Keep readingLast winter, I wrote about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and the toll it can take when the world grows colder and darker. I talked about low mood, exhaustion, disrupted sleep, and how so many of us blame ourselves long before we recognize the seasonal patterns behind it. (Check out my post from last year here:…
Keep readingLately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it really means to feel safe—not physically, but emotionally. It comes up almost daily in my sessions. Sometimes a client names it out loud: “I’ve never said that to anyone before.” And sometimes it’s quieter—like when someone exhales for the first time in a session, or when…
Keep readingArtificial intelligence is no longer just a futuristic concept; it’s actively shaping how we experience and manage mental health. From AI-powered therapy bots to mood-tracking apps, these tools are becoming part of daily life. But how are they affecting our minds? The answer isn’t simple—and it matters. Here is my deep dive on the benefits…
Keep readingYou are not alone if you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by climate headlines. Many feel paralyzed by the thought that they aren’t doing enough for the planet. And while not diagnosable, eco-anxiety is real and is becoming more common, especially in a world where environmental change feels both urgent and unstoppable. But this post isn’t about…
Keep readingAs a therapist (and human), I’ve come to learn that one of the hardest parts of living with depression is trying to understand it—let alone explain it to someone else. It’s more than just feeling sad or having a bad day, it’s actually so much more complex. In this post, I’ll share insights into what…
Keep readingThe idea of getting a mental health diagnosis is everywhere these days—on social media, in therapy offices, and maybe even in your own thoughts. It seems like everyone’s exploring labels for their mental well-being. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? Is knowing exactly what’s going on in your brain really a path…
Keep readingWhen it comes to your mental health, making self guided improvements is key. In fact, you probably already have self help habits in place that you didn’t even know about! Whether you have a hobby that you love, or a friend that you go to for everything, you are practicing self help. There are a…
Keep readingA Week of Grace Welcome to another week of journal prompts! If you haven’t read my post about how I choose prompts for the week and why I started this journal, you can check it out here. Before journaling each week, I like to determine a main focus or area of growth. Having a broad…
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