by Tammy Bost | Jul 31, 2026 | Anxiety, Coping, Understanding
Empowering Optimism Therapy Your Anxiety May Be Asking for Safety, Not Control A gentle look at why anxiety shows up, what it may be trying to tell you, and how therapy can help. Dear reader, Have you ever noticed how anxiety can make you want to control everything?...
by Tammy Bost | Mar 17, 2026 | Coping, Mindfulness, Seasonal Depression, Understanding
Dear reader, If you live in Michigan, you know about false spring. One 55-degree day and suddenly we’re outside without coats, cracking windows, dreaming about fresh starts. And then… it snows again. That emotional whiplash? That “I thought we were past this” feeling?...
by Tammy Bost | Jan 6, 2026 | Anxiety, Coping, Mindfulness, Seasonal Depression, Understanding
The start of a new year often arrives with pressure. New goals. New habits. New versions of ourselves. And while intention-setting can be meaningful, it can also quietly reinforce the belief that who you are right now isn’t enough. If you’re already exhausted, burned...
by Tammy Bost | Nov 2, 2025 | Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Coping, Mindfulness, Perfectionism, Understanding
If you’ve ever thought, “I want therapy, but I can’t add one more commute, outfit, or waiting room to my week,” you’re not alone. Teletherapy lets you receive high-quality care from your couch, office, or minivan parked between activities. And for many people, it’s...
by Tammy Bost | Aug 18, 2025 | Understanding
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....
by Tammy Bost | Apr 19, 2025 | Understanding
Imagine this: you feel stressed, overwhelmed, and panicked. It feels like no one understands what you’re going through. You try to talk to your family and friends and either they don’t get it or they keep telling you “you should go to therapy.” You see on social media...
