When Parenting Triggers Childhood Trauma
You love your child deeply. And still, there may be moments when parenting feels far more intense than…
“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…
Do Narcissists Ever Change? A Therapist’s Perspective
Narcissists tend to make a powerful first impression. Charming, attentive, and often magnetic, they draw people in quickly.…
6 Signs of Expat Depression and When to Seek Help
Living abroad is often portrayed as exciting and liberating. New places mean new people and new opportunities. But…
The Attachment Pattern You Keep Calling Chemistry
The extension wasn’t finished. Walls up. Roof on. Windows in, but no plaster. Bare boards underfoot and 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,…
A Lesson in Compassion: Why We Need Connection to Heal
Last week, I sat with a patient who had recently lost a child. “I feel like a part…
Is Chat-Based Therapy Effective?
What Written Therapy Can Offer When people imagine online therapy, they often picture a conversation: someone on a…
Nervous System Under Stress: A Guide to Polyvagal Theory
The Magic of the Nervous System As human beings, we exist in a state of constant change, both…
The BetterHelp Debate: Ethics, Data, and the Future of Online Therapy
Are therapy apps like BetterHelp safe and trustworthy? Therapy apps like BetterHelp can provide legitimate access to licensed…
