Why Do I Want Two Opposite Things at the Same Time?

Why Do I Want Two Opposite Things at the Same Time?

Written by The Clinical Team at Empowered TherapyExperienced therapists with a wealth of knowledge and skills to help you address your concerns and achieve your therapy goals. Updated: 09/30/2026 Wanting two opposite things at once usually means different parts of you...
Can You Grieve Someone Who Is Still Alive?

Can You Grieve Someone Who Is Still Alive?

Written by The Clinical Team at Empowered TherapyExperienced therapists with a wealth of knowledge and skills to help you address your concerns and achieve your therapy goals.  Updated: 09/30/2026 Yes, you can grieve someone who is still alive, and the grief can be...
What Is Compersion and Why Don’t I Feel It?

What Is Compersion and Why Don’t I Feel It?

Written by the Clinical Team at Empowered Therapy Experienced therapists with a wealth of knowledge and skills to help you address your concerns and achieve your therapy goals. Meet our team → Updated: 08//26 Compersion is often described as feeling genuine joy when a...
Why Do I Push Away the People Who Treat Me Well?

Why Do I Push Away the People Who Treat Me Well?

Written by the Clinical Team at Empowered Therapy Experienced therapists with a wealth of knowledge and skills to help you address your concerns and achieve your therapy goals. Meet our team → Updated: 08/18/26 Pushing away people who treat you well often comes from...
What Is ‘Failure to Launch’ and Does It Apply to Me?

What Is ‘Failure to Launch’ and Does It Apply to Me?

Written by the Clinical Team at Empowered Therapy Experienced therapists with a wealth of knowledge and skills to help you address your concerns and achieve your therapy goals. Meet our team → Updated: 08/18/26 Failure to launch describes a pattern where a young adult...
Why Do I Shut Down Instead of Getting Angry?

Why Do I Shut Down Instead of Getting Angry?

Written by the Clinical Team at Empowered Therapy Experienced therapists with a wealth of knowledge and skills to help you address your concerns and achieve your therapy goals. Meet our team → Updated: 08/18/26 Shutting down instead of getting angry is often a trauma...