Real Talk for the Healing Journey
Therapy-inspired reflections on mental health, boundaries, belonging, and becoming your authentic self - from a holistic, affirming lens.
I’m Not Reinventing Myself This January (Here’s What I’m Doing Instead)
January pressure to reinvent yourself can backfire. A therapist shares why abrupt change doesn’t stick — and how slower, supported growth actually works.
When You’re Tired of “Doing the Work”: Healing Fatigue in Queer & Trans Adults
Healing fatigue is real — especially for queer and trans adults who learned early that awareness meant safety. This piece explores why healing can start to feel like another performance, why insight alone isn’t enough, and how rest and support (not effort) create real change.
You’re Not Too Sensitive: Why Pattern Awareness Is a Trauma-Adjacent Survival Skill
You’re not too sensitive — you’re pattern-aware in a world where context matters. This article explores why noticing patterns is a trauma-adjacent survival skill, especially for LGBTQIA+ adults, and how healing doesn’t require losing your awareness.
Holiday Emotional Burnout: Why December Feels So Heavy (Even If You’re Not “Doing Much”)
December can feel emotionally exhausting — even if you’re not doing “that much.” This article explores holiday emotional burnout, why it hits so hard (especially for queer and trans folks), and how to move through the season with more gentleness and self-trust.
Healing the Hyper-Independence Era: Why So Many Queer & Trans Adults Struggle to Receive Support
So many queer & trans adults grew up in hyper-independence without realizing it. This article explores why receiving support feels hard - and how to heal it.
Aligning Your Inner Compass: How Holistic Therapy Supports Queer & Trans Professionals to Move From Surviving to Thriving
Feeling the “something’s missing” ache? Here’s how holistic, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy helps you move from just surviving to deeply aligned living.
Finding Belonging as an Adult — When You Don’t Fit the Mold
Feeling disconnected, even when you’re surrounded by people? You’re not alone. Many adults struggle to find genuine belonging after the built-in communities of school or early adulthood fade. Learn how holistic, affirming therapy can help you rebuild authentic connection and community — without losing yourself in the process.
Cleansing the Energy After Halloween: A Holistic Reset for Mind and Spirit
Discover how holistic therapy practices like grounding, intention setting, and energy cleansing can help you restore balance after Halloween and move into fall feeling calm and centered.
Feeling Lost in Your 20s? The Quarter-Life Crisis Isn’t What You Think
Feeling lost in your 20s or early 30s doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means you’re growing. The ‘quarter-life crisis’ isn’t really a crisis at all, but a transition. Learn how DBT and holistic therapy can help you find direction, balance, and purpose.
Boundaries or Avoidance? How to Tell the Difference
Boundaries protect peace; avoidance protects fear. Learn how to recognize the difference, navigate relationships more mindfully, and create connection through DBT-informed therapy.
Is CBT Just Gaslighting Yourself? Understanding the Difference Between Reframing and Denial
Is CBT just gaslighting yourself? Learn the truth about reframing, self-compassion, and emotional honesty.
The Loneliness Epidemic
Loneliness is becoming an epidemic—especially for young adults trying to build meaningful friendships in a digital world. Between busy schedules, work, and online life, many people are struggling to find real, organic connection. Here’s why it’s so hard—and how we can start to change it.
What Is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a powerful therapy that helps release trauma, anxiety, and stress stored in the body. Learn how this client-led approach works and why it’s so effective.
🌿What Is Holistic Therapy?
Holistic therapy goes beyond traditional talk therapy by supporting the mind, body, and spirit. Learn how practices like meditation, grounding rituals, and sound healing can help reduce stress, improve well-being, and create lasting balance.
The Healing Power of Music Frequencies
Discover how different music frequencies, like 432 Hz and 528 Hz, can support relaxation, sleep, focus, and emotional release. Learn the science and holistic practices behind sound therapy.
Tarot In Therapy
Discover how tarot in therapy can reduce anxiety, increase self-awareness, and support healing through evidence-based approaches.
5 Subtle Signs of Anxiety
Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks. Here are 5 subtle signs of anxiety you might be missing - and how to start noticing them in your daily life.
Paying For Therapy
Paying for therapy can feel confusing- insurance, deductibles, out-of-network… it’s a lot. The good news? You have more options than you might realize. From using insurance to superbills, platforms like Thrizer, and even HSA/FSA accounts, here’s what you need to know.