Where Is the Hive? Reflections on AI, Community, and What It Means to Stay Human
Rupture & RepairIt’s Complicated Conference, Berlin Conference Welcome – June 6th 2026 The following is a lightly edited…
“I Mourn Her”: a Psychotherapist on Losing a Client to Cancer
Discussing death is extremely frightening. This subject is taboo and places an overwhelming burden on everyone involved: the…
Does Setting Up a Private Psychotherapy Practice Really Have to Be So Complicated?
Short answer: No. A guide by a psychotherapist. When I started my private practice almost 15 years ago,…
Is Chat-Based Therapy Effective?
What Written Therapy Can Offer When people imagine online therapy, they often picture a conversation: someone on a…
It’s Complicated vs BetterHelp: Which Online Therapy Platform Is Right for You?
Online therapy platforms have expanded access to mental health care dramatically over the past decade. Services like American…
What Is A Boundary Hangover and Why Does It Happen?
A boundary hangover refers to the wave of anxiety, guilt, and dread that can follow setting a boundary…
The Pandemic Letters: Loneliness and the Group
During the pandemic years, 2019-2021, Psychologist Marius Presterud wrote a series of reflections from Berlin — letters that…
How We Verify Therapists on It’s Complicated
When people look for mental health support, whether online or in person, trust matters. After taking the step…
Sitting Through the Noise: Meditation as a Path of Self-Inquiry
Just a few weeks ago I handed in my Master Thesis “The Meditating Therapist: Presence in Psychoanalytic Practice”.…
When AI Entered the Therapy Room
Exploring what happens when artificial intelligence meets one of the most human crafts of all: therapy. When I…
