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You Were Never Meant to Earn Your Worth

Unpacking the Hidden Toll of Perfectionism Dear reader, If you’ve ever whispered to yourself, “I did everything right… so why does it still feel wrong?”—I want you to know you’re not the only one asking that question. This is the quiet ache that leads them to...

Why Am I So Anxious All the Time?

A Therapist’s Guide to Understanding Chronic Worry, Overthinking & Feeling “On Edge” Chronic Anxiety Therapy: Why You Feel this Way and How Healing Begins Dear reader, How are you doing? I see you because I am you. If you’ve ever found yourself wide awake at 2...

Embracing the Transition: Navigating the Winter Blues with Hope

As the vibrant colors of autumn make way for the crisp winds and shorter days of winter, many of us find ourselves anticipating the arrival of the "winter blues." Especially for anyone living in the Great Lake state of Michigan, this transition can often feel...

Healing from Childhood Trauma: A Journey of Self-Compassion and Resilience

Dear reader, How are you doing? I see you because I am you. I’m back again and ready to talk about navigating the complexities of childhood trauma because the path to healing can feel daunting. As a mental health professional and a person that has experienced life, I...

Understanding and Coping with Intrusive Thoughts: Insight from a Therapist with Intrusive Thoughts

Intrusive thoughts can be distressing and overwhelming especially when you don’t understand what they are or how they got here. This may be leading you to question your mental well-being, maybe even your sanity. Let me put a pause in here for you to say, you’re going...

Breaking Free from the Chains of Perfectionism: 7 Tools for Women Struggling with Wanting to be Everything, All the Time, for Everyone

Dear reader, How are you doing? I see you because I am you. As a therapist and a woman just who recently turned 31, I often see women in their 20s and 30s grappling with the relentless pressure to be perfect. Our society constantly bombards us with idealized images,...

Embracing the Transition: Navigating the Winter Blues with Hope

As the vibrant colors of autumn make way for the crisp winds and shorter days of winter, many of us find ourselves anticipating the arrival of the "winter blues." Especially for anyone living in the Great Lake state of Michigan, this transition can often feel...

You Were Never Meant to Earn Your Worth

Unpacking the Hidden Toll of Perfectionism Dear reader, If you’ve ever whispered to yourself, “I did everything right… so why does it still feel wrong?”—I want you to know you’re not the only one asking that question. This is the quiet ache that leads them to...

Healing from Childhood Trauma: A Journey of Self-Compassion and Resilience

Dear reader, How are you doing? I see you because I am you. I’m back again and ready to talk about navigating the complexities of childhood trauma because the path to healing can feel daunting. As a mental health professional and a person that has experienced life, I...

The Truth About Healing: What Therapy Really Feels Like

Dear reader, If you’ve ever walked into a therapy session wondering, “Is this supposed to feel like progress?” - you’re not alone. Healing in therapy isn’t linear. It’s not a checklist, a quick fix, or a perfectly plotted journey. It’s layered. It’s emotional. And...