Chances are you have heard the term gaslighting; it was even Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year in 2022. The psychology buzzword has been heavily used (and misused!) in recent years, which can, unfortunately, dilute its meaning. The definition of gaslighting is...
Swipe right if you agree that online dating can feel overwhelming at times. If you've spent time in the apps, you know the stress over swiping and dating profile curation — and that's before you've expended any energy on a match with a real connection. Even in just...
Dating is hard. Sometimes you're swept off your feet. Other times you're underwhelmed. And occasionally, you have no idea what's next. There can be a lot of uncertainty, frustration, and even fear while dating. If you're dating to find a long-term partner, you're...
Most of us know that we should love our body. We should speak more kindly to it. We should nourish our body with three nutritious meals a day. We've been told to shut down body shame every time it rears its ugly head as we step in front of the mirror. But loving...
My client sits on the couch across from me with a pained expression. She and her partner just had another fight where his anger scared and belittled her. When this situation happened not long ago, she promised herself she would leave if it ever happened again. But...
Acceptance is one of the most important skills you can master regarding your mental health. Whether you're learning how to live with grief, getting back into dating after a breakup, learning a new skill, working on your fitness goals, or assessing your strengths...
Relationships can provide some of the greatest joys, profound love, and comforting securities. Yet relationships also trigger anxiety and bring some of our heaviest fears and scariest longings to the surface. It’s typical to worry about your relationship or your...
Have you ever worried about the way you worry? Worry is a normal part of life. But how can you determine if it’s gotten out of hand and it’s grown into something bigger like anxiety or panic? Worry can be overwhelming, isolating, terrifying, draining, and is often...
Are you ever worried about rocking the proverbial boat? Do you find yourself feeling unsatisfied or resentful in your relationship because you’re worried that voicing your needs will lead to conflict and instead damage the relationship more? You’re not alone....
If you and your significant other are stuck in repetitive and unhealthy cycles and you’re both on very different pages about a solution, it’s natural to feel alone and overwhelmed. For some, couples or individual therapy may be a natural choice, but a lot of people...
