Suicide: Let’s Talk About It
September 23, 2025
As a therapist, I’ve learned something that still surprises people: talking openly about suicide doesn’t make someone more likely to attempt it. In fact, research
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Quick Resets for Overwhelmed Parents
September 2, 2025
It’s 4 PM. The kids are melting down, dinner hasn’t been started, you have three missed calls from work, and you can feel your patience
Honoring BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month: Support, Solidarity, and Showing Up
July 1, 2025
July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to honor the strength, resilience, and mental health journeys of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
How to Be an Ally When Rights Are on the Line: A Counselor’s Perspective
June 3, 2025
Let’s not sugarcoat it—these times are heavy. If you’ve turned on the news, scrolled social media, or even just listened to your friends talk lately,
5 Micro-Moments of Wellness
May 20, 2025
When life feels overwhelming and your energy is already low, the idea of self-care or wellness can start to feel like another overwhelming task. Journaling? Meditation?
The Role of Mindfulness in Strengthening Self-Compassion: How Strengthening Your Awareness Can Intercept Self-critical Spirals
April 29, 2025
The Role of Mindfulness in Strengthening Self-Compassion Self-doubt often creeps in quietly but quickly, dragging along waves of harsh self-criticism: “I’ll never be good enough,” “I shouldn’t
Facing Your Fears: Takeaway Lessons from Halloween
October 1, 2024
Halloween is a time when we see haunted houses, scary costumes, and spooky movies and shows everywhere we turn. It’s a season that encourages us
Mindfulness and Suicide Prevention: A Therapist’s Perspective
September 24, 2024
September is Suicide Awareness Month and as a Certified Trauma Professional, I encounter many clients struggling with suicidal thoughts or ideation when addressing unresolved trauma.
Grounding Yourself Amidst Life Stressors
August 5, 2024
Life is a journey filled with diverse experiences that bring a wide range of emotions, challenges, and everything in between. As many of us continue
Clear Space, Clear Mind: How Spring Cleaning Boosts Your Mental Health
March 3, 2024
March is all about the changing of the seasons, which sparks a mindset of refresh and reset. Spring cleaning is an annual tradition in my home where we remove clutter and donate a lot of items to local charities – but have you ever considered how this tradition can benefit your mental well being in the process?
