Like many of us, you want to make a change in your life. Maybe you’d like to take better care of yourself, develop healthier relationships, or experience a greater sense of well-being. Humans are creatures of habit, though, and making long-lasting change can feel daunting. You might have already tried to change, but you keep […]

Self-compassion is powerful. It helps you recognize your own suffering as part of being human and gives you comfort during difficult times. As you tune into your own emotional needs, self-compassion encourages you to be vulnerable with yourself and others, which leads to deeper intimacy and more satisfying relationships. Unfortunately, self-compassion sometimes has the opposite […]

The gains you make in therapy, and the changes they inspire, may not be embraced by others in your life.  Read my GoodTherapy blog to learn how to deal with pushback and keep growing. If you’re interested in learning more about how to maintain your growth and set healthy boundaries even when your loved ones struggle […]

Writing is a way to process. I’ve been writing about mental health for some time now on my previous blog. It helps me process the different kinds of experiences that arise in my work with people. Each one of you is so unique in your thoughts, feelings, and way of being in the world, and […]