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Dear Therapist, Why does slowing down make me feel more anxious instead of calm? -Anonymous Dear Anonymous, This question comes up more often than people realize and it’s one that tends to surprise those who ask it. We’re often told… Continue Reading →
A question I’m often asked: “Why do I feel overwhelmed even when nothing is technically wrong?” This is one of the most common and most misunderstood experiences I hear about. Many people assume that overwhelm only makes sense when something… Continue Reading →
Every January, the same conversation seems to surface, both in therapy sessions and in quiet moments of self-reflection: Do New Year’s resolutions actually work? Or do they just set us up to feel discouraged by February? As a therapist, I… Continue Reading →
The holidays are often described as warm, joyful, and filled with connection. And for some people, that’s true. But for many others, the season arrives carrying grief, stress, loneliness, financial pressure, or complicated family dynamics. When life already feels heavy,… Continue Reading →
Dear Readers, As therapists, we often remind others to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with what matters. But in my own life, especially during the busyness of the holiday season, I realized I needed to take that same advice. I… Continue Reading →
Dear Therapist, Why do I always feel like I’m not enough? I push myself so hard, try to be perfect in every role at work, at home, in relationships, yet I still feel like I’m falling short. How do I… Continue Reading →
Dear Therapist, I was in a 5 year long relationship that was unhealthy from all aspects and now I’m recognizing how toxic it really was. The first 1 year was good but after it went downhill and I am finally… Continue Reading →
Dear Therapist, I feel like I’m behind my friends in life. Every time I look, someone’s gotten a promotion, advanced their degree, is getting married, or having their first kid. What’s wrong with me? I think I’m trying but… Continue Reading →
Dear Therapist, I keep ending up in relationships where I feel like I have to earn love or prove my worth. No matter how much I give or do for someone, I still end up feeling unappreciated or not enough…. Continue Reading →
Dear Therapist, My mind doesn’t slow down, especially at night when I’m trying to sleep. I keep thinking about everything that needs to be done for my family, my job, myself or any other thing on my to-do list. I’m… Continue Reading →