Journal
A quiet space to think out loud about therapy and the human experience. I’m returning to writing as a way to process, reflect, and stay curious about the work we do. You’re welcome here, whether you’re in therapy, considering it, or simply navigating life.
Why Do I Feel Guilty When I’m Not Being Productive?
You finally have time to rest, but instead of relaxing, you start thinking about everything you should be doing. If slowing down makes you feel guilty, anxious, or lazy, it may have less to do with how productive you actually are and more to do with what productivity has come to mean to you. Learn how anxiety, perfectionism, ADHD, and self worth can contribute to productivity guilt and make it difficult to truly rest.
Is It PMDD, or Does My Mental Health Just Get Worse Before My Period?
Do your anxiety, mood, ADHD symptoms, or emotional sensitivity seem to get significantly worse before your period? While PMDD may be one explanation, sometimes an existing mental health condition becomes more difficult to manage during the premenstrual phase. Learn about the differences between PMS, PMDD, and premenstrual exacerbation, and why tracking your symptoms throughout your menstrual cycle can help you better understand your mental health.
Hormones and Mental Health: Why Your Mood Might Feel Different Throughout the Month
Have you ever noticed that your anxiety, mood, concentration, or emotional sensitivity seems to change depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle? Hormonal fluctuations can influence mental health for some people who menstruate, and these changes may become especially noticeable with conditions like anxiety, ADHD, PMS, PMDD, or during perimenopause. Understanding these patterns can help you make more sense of what you’re experiencing and identify the support you may need.
EMDR for Anxiety: Do You Need to Have Trauma or PTSD for EMDR?
EMDR is commonly associated with PTSD, but it may also be considered when anxiety is connected to distressing experiences, triggers, or patterns from the past. Learn how EMDR therapy works, what the research says about EMDR for anxiety, and whether you need to have experienced trauma for EMDR to be an option.
do i have adhd or am i just overwhelmed?
Difficulty concentrating, procrastinating, forgetting things, and feeling constantly behind can make you wonder whether you have ADHD, or whether life has simply become overwhelming. Learn how adult ADHD, anxiety, stress, and executive functioning difficulties can overlap and what may help you tell the difference.
Why Insight Alone isn’t Enough to Create Change
Insight can help you understand why you think, feel, and behave the way you do—but it isn't always enough to create lasting change. Learn why awareness is only the beginning and how therapy helps bridge the gap between understanding and doing.
Anxiety vs. Stress: Signs, Symptoms, and When to Get Help
Wondering whether you're experiencing anxiety or just stress? Learn the key differences, common physical and emotional symptoms of anxiety, when to seek support, and how therapy can help.
What Is Emotional Dysregulation? Signs, Causes, and How DBT Can Help.
Emotional dysregulation can make emotions feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and difficult to manage. Learn the signs, causes, and how DBT skills can help you respond to emotions more effectively.
The Quiet Signs You’re Ready for Therapy
Not everyone starts therapy during a crisis. Sometimes the decision begins with a quiet sense that something feels off. Explore common signs that therapy may be helpful, even when life looks fine on the surface.