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Coping with Shame: How We Organize Our Protective Mechanisms Around It

Coping with Shame: How We Organize Our Protective Mechanisms Around It

Shame. It’s one of those emotions we all experience but rarely talk about.  Unlike guilt, which is about feeling bad for something we’ve done, shame goes deeper—it’s the belief that we are bad. It’s an emotion that cuts to the core of our identity, shaping our...

Coping with Political Stress and National Uncertainty: Therapy Can Help

Coping with Political Stress and National Uncertainty: Therapy Can Help

The political scene lately has been quite the rollercoaster, hasn't it? With the 2024 elections bringing Donald Trump back into the White House and a slew of new policies rolling out in 2025, it's totally normal to feel a whirlwind of emotions.  Let's dive into how...

The Link Between ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation

The Link Between ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation

Life with ADHD often feels like running a marathon in a world full of obstacles, where emotions can become some of the trickiest hurdles.  For many, the connection between ADHD and emotional dysregulation can be one of the most challenging aspects to manage. Emotional...

How Anxiety Impacts Decision-Making and What to Do About It

How Anxiety Impacts Decision-Making and What to Do About It

Anxiety and Decision Making If you’ve ever struggled to make a decision because you were overwhelmed, second-guessed yourself, or worried about the “what ifs,” you’re not alone.  Anxiety has a way of creeping into every corner of life, including how we decide—even...

How Micro-Traumas Accumulate and Affect Your Mental Health

How Micro-Traumas Accumulate and Affect Your Mental Health

What is Micro Trauma Life is filled with countless small moments—some joyful, others stressful, and some quietly painful. While most of us know how significant events like a loss or major accident can impact our mental health, the small, subtle injuries to our...

Reconnecting After Infidelity: Can Therapy Save Your Marriage?

Reconnecting After Infidelity: Can Therapy Save Your Marriage?

Infidelity can feel like an earthquake shaking the foundation of a relationship. For many couples, the discovery of an affair brings with it a storm of emotions—anger, sadness, betrayal, and confusion.  In the aftermath, partners often grapple with one big question:...

What to Do When Someone Withdraws from You

What to Do When Someone Withdraws from You

What to Do When Someone Withdraws from You Relationships are a dance of connection, communication, and closeness.  But sometimes, that rhythm falters, and someone you care about begins to pull away. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or partner, emotional...