Therapists are Broken
back to all As a therapist, I often hear the phrase, “You must have it all figured out,” usually followed by, “I bet nothing gets to you.” It’s almost as if there’s an unspoken belief that therapists are immune to life’s hardships, untouched by emotional distress, and somehow possess a secret formula to avoid the […]
Welcome to the Word of the Month Club!
back to all To My Intrepid Readers, You may be wondering what the point of this is. If you are, then I bid you an extra welcome, because I love interacting with people who are as curious as you. My hope for this space is that it will provide an opening for more curiosity in […]
Beauty In The Midst Of Heartache
back to all I remember it like it was yesterday, even though what I’m about to share happened several years ago. It was late and the Dallas skyline was visible from my hospital room. I remember gazing at the neon lights, the towering skyscrapers against a dark, velvety sky, and the hum of cars just […]
Five Toxic Traits When Dating
back to all Relationships are beautiful, intricate dances between two people. They can lead us to unimaginable heights of joy and connection. But they can also pull us into dark, confusing spaces if we aren’t careful about the red flags that can reveal themselves early on. Looking back on my own experiences, I’ve realized how […]
Why Pain Is the Secret Ingredient to a Meaningful Life
back to all We’re all familiar with pain. It’s the uninvited guest that shows up in our lives at the worst possible moments, making everything feel heavier, harder, and less hopeful. From the sting of a paper cut to the deep ache of losing someone we love, pain touches every corner of our existence. But […]
Has your relationship become more like roommates than lovers?
back to all When life gets busy with a never-ending list of to-do’s and places to be, sometimes our relationships can take a seat on the backburner. I remember in grad school I would eat, sleep, and breathe school. I had assignments piling up, readings to do, internship hours to gain, research meetings, and a […]
Transform your shame with self-compassion
back to all Guilt is the belief that I did something wrong, while shame is the belief I am wrong. What do you tell yourself when something goes wrong? Growing up and even in adulthood, we grab on to subtle and not so subtle messages through the things we are told and the experiences we […]
Is Individual or Couples Therapy Right for You?
It’s a very good question, particularly if you find that your relationship with your partner is a large part of what you want to address.