
Thoughts from a Therapist

Removing Stigma, Embracing Support: A Guide to Perinatal Mental Health
Perinatal mental health is essential to the well-being of not only the pregnant, grieving or postpartum person, but also to the well-being of the baby, siblings, the other parent, and the family unit.

The Story You Tell: How Narrative Therapy Unlocks Healing and Growth
Narrative therapy looks at the whole person, acknowledging that people are not defined by their problems, and inviting us to make more room for narratives that allow for self-compassion and a self-authored sense of self.

Navigating the Holidays: The Power - and Necessity - of Setting Boundaries
Exploring how and why to set boundaries during the holiday season helps us to understand holiday overwhelm and dread, and allows us to identify tools to better support emotional well-being.

Embracing Strength: A Comprehensive Look at Women's Mental Health
Understanding key aspects of women’s mental health can help us to better support common struggles and nurture overall emotional wellness.

How to Navigate Motherhood Without Losing Yourself
Exploring the identity of motherhood allows us to identify and address why internalized pressure and external expectations are taking a toll on the mothering experience.

3 Strategies for Reducing Stress & Managing Anxiety
Recognizing how to manage symptoms of anxiety provides intentional and actionable ways to improve your mental health and prioritize your emotional needs.

Self-Compassion: Am I Doing it Wrong?
Assessing your relationship with self-compassion can help you to identify how to practice adjusting the voice inside to reflect and foster a healthier relationship with yourself.

Is It Okay to Want Your Therapist to Be Your Friend?
Understanding why the “fit” between the therapist and the client matters can help us understand why the therapeutic relationship is a critical part of success in therapy.