When it comes to therapy, one thing I’ve learned is that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Every client brings their own story, needs, and pace to the table, and it’s the therapist’s role to meet them exactly where they are. Therapy isn’t about fitting people...
Family shapes so much of who we are—our beliefs, our emotional patterns, and even our sense of self. But what happens when the family you grow up in is dysfunctional? Many people struggle with relationships that feel draining, painful, or even harmful, yet they are...
Therapy isn’t just about managing symptoms or changing behaviors—it’s also about finding meaning, understanding our struggles, and connecting with something deeper. For many people, this process naturally touches on spirituality, whether in a religious sense or as a...
When people come to therapy, they often arrive with a goal: “I want to feel better.” But what does that actually mean? Some expect therapy to be like a problem-solving session, where a therapist offers solutions and fixes what’s wrong. Others see therapy as a space...
When looking for a therapist, you may focus on their experience, specialization, or therapeutic approach—but have you ever considered how their gender might affect your comfort and healing process? For many, gender isn’t a significant factor; they simply want the best...
In a world that often promises quick fixes and instant results, therapy can feel like the opposite. It’s not a 12-week program with guaranteed outcomes or a step-by-step checklist for “solving” your problems. Instead, therapy is a long-term journey—one that requires...
Growing up, I never imagined myself becoming a therapist—at least not in the way I see myself now. I remember being a teenager, picturing therapists as people in tweed jackets with glasses, sitting behind a desk and handing out advice. At the time, it felt like...