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 →

Dear Therapist, I’m concerned about my friend. Her drinking seems to be out of control. She told me she had a couple of glasses of wine while on her lunch break and laughed that she didn’t get much done after… Continue Reading →

World Mental Health Day is October 10th and each year, World Mental Health Day reminds us that mental health is not a luxury or an afterthought, it’s a universal human right. Yet every day, I meet people who forget that… Continue Reading →

Dear Therapist, I finally talked to my doctor about how depressed I’ve been feeling. I can’t really pinpoint one specific reason why. My doctor suggested I take an antidepressant but I don’t want to take a “happy pill”. I am… Continue Reading →

Dear Therapist, My friend has been saying things like ‘everyone would be better off without me.’ I’m worried, but I don’t want to overreact. How can I tell if someone is really in danger of suicide and what should I… Continue Reading →