Recognizing the inner critic can be a tremendous effort that takes a lifetime to fully master. But the rest of your life starts today, so now is the perfect time to start. The inner critic is the name we give to our intrusive self-critical thoughts, and if left unchecked, it can become your greatest obstacle. […]

Reuniting with our families can be a test of everything we learn in therapy. Yet it seems that family gatherings often leave us wanting to return to our old habits, and forgo using our toolkit altogether. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. It is possible to have positive interactions with our families while […]

Those who pursue control are like Sisyphus rolling the boulder up the hill each day, only to watch it roll back down each night. You can hang on with dug-in nails and gritted teeth for as long as you want, but ultimately the bitter truth is that despite our best efforts, we can only control […]

It’s easy to find ourselves wishing for more peaceful family gatherings. Thanksgiving is coming up soon, and with it, more than your fair share of complicated social interactions. It can be a struggle to manage the egos, desires, and personalities of our families, but learning how to peacefully navigate a family gathering is both possible […]

Changing your perspective can feel like an insurmountable challenge. That’s why there are multiple industries based upon the fact that it is incredibly hard to change the way you look at the world. But even so, people have endeavored to change their perspectives for as long as there have been people and perspectives. And so […]

Anger is a necessary emotion. If we don’t allow ourselves to feel our anger, it will build deep within us like a tumor of the soul. However, when we let our anger take the wheel, the results are often undesirable. The black storm clouds of anger can impair our judgment to the point that we […]

Do you feel held back from getting the most out of your  therapy sessions?  Deciding to go to therapy can be nerve wracking, and finding the right fit therapist can be incredibly vulnerable. It takes time to find the right therapist for you. If you feel uncomfortable during your sessions, or a vague sense that […]

Depression can make it feel like there’s nothing in reach. When you have fallen into a pit of self-hatred, it is an exhaustive challenge to see beyond the walls of self. So what if you had a set of tools you could always draw upon to soothe yourself and improve your quality of life? By […]

Is your anxiety worse at night? You’re trying to fall asleep, but you’re ruminating. If you’re stressed out during the day, you’re now exhausted and sleep deprived by nighttime, which only further impacts your anxiety. Even when you aren’t actively experiencing a stressful situation, the triggers you experience throughout the day are taxing to your […]

What do I do now? We have all been there—stuck, dissatisfied, unsure, and feeling like we are constantly on a treadmill. It’s tough to feel like you don’t know where to focus your time and energy. You want to find meaning, be successful, feel socially involved, have loving relationships, and experience joy beyond consuming substances, […]