What Emotionally Safe Spaces Look Like and Why
Lately, 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…
How AI Is Shaping Mental Health—For Better or Worse
Artificial 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…
Understanding & Explaining Depression
As 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…
The Pros and Cons of Seeking Out a Mental Health Diagnosis
The 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…
Exploring Types of Trauma
These days, it feels like the word trauma comes up more and more. And while that’s not necessarily a bad thing—it’s good that we’re talking about it more—it also means it can be a little confusing. Trauma doesn’t look the same for everyone. For some people, it comes from one huge, overwhelming event. For others,…
People Pleasing vs. Harmony Addiction
When experiencing certain behaviors and thoughts, like constantly seeking validation or thinking someone is mad at you when you know they’re not, do you ever wonder why? Is it a personality trait, a habit, or something else? You’re not alone. These patterns can come from different experiences, and they usually stick around for two main…
The Truth About Self Care: 5 Facts You Need To Know
Self care has been a breakout topic for a while now and lot of people are loving it! But how many of us are actually practicing self care? When it comes to health, self care is often seen as the last resort for both individuals and clinicians. This is the truth. To make sense of…
Understanding & Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder
Living somewhere that has unpredictable seasons every year has taught me some things. And when I look at the snow outside, knowing that a couple days ago it was 60°F, I think about Seasonal Affective Disorder. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal Affective Disorder, otherwise known as SAD or Seasonal Depression, is a kind of…
Vitamin Deficiency & Mental Health
Vitamins and vitamin deficiency have recently become popular topics across many mainstream media platforms. Since the discussion of what vitamins can do for our health has become so popular, many people have started considering what vitamins they need and want. Within this conversation I have seen emphasis on what vitamins to take for hair and…
Eating Disorders & Understanding our Relationship with Food
Recently, I have been seeing a ton of content and information for Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2022. The current number of people experiencing an eating disorder has risen to 28 million in America alone. This information couldn’t be more relevant. It reminds me of those I care for. Many of them are included in this…