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.
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.
What Is the Window of Tolerance? A Guide to Understanding Your Nervous System
Have you ever wondered why you can handle stress well one day but feel overwhelmed the next? Learn what the Window of Tolerance is, why your nervous system reacts the way it does, and how therapy can help you build greater emotional resilience.
What Are the Signs of Trauma? Understanding Symptoms, Effects, and Healing
Trauma can affect far more than memories. Learn the common emotional, physical, cognitive, and relational signs of trauma, why they occur, and how evidence based therapy can help you better understand yourself and move toward lasting healing.
What Are DBT Skills? Understanding the Four Core DBT Modules
Learn what DBT skills are, how DBT is structured, and how mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness can improve mental health.
PMDD vs. PMS: Key Differences You Should Know
PMS and PMDD can share similar symptoms, but they differ significantly in severity and impact. Learn how to recognize the signs of PMDD, understand the underlying biology, and explore evidence-based treatment options.
How to Find a Therapist and What to Look for in a Therapist
Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming when there are so many options and no clear roadmap. This guide breaks down how to find a therapist, what to look for in a good fit, and how to know whether therapy is working.
HUFFPOST: Do You Experience ‘Cringe Attacks’? Here’s What You Should Know.
Ever find yourself replaying an awkward moment from years ago and physically cringing? In this HuffPost feature, therapist Zoe Kinsey discusses why "cringe attacks" happen and how shame, anxiety, and memory can keep old experiences feeling surprisingly present.
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.