Therapy for Burnout: When Rest Is Not Enough
Here is the test that usually brings people to therapy for burnout. You took the vacation. You slept in, you left your laptop closed, you did the thing everyone told you to do. And you came back and felt exactly as empty as when you left. Maybe emptier, because now you used up the one solution you thought would help. And it didn't.
The Mother Who Is "Just a Girl" Inside: Understanding the Mother Wound
I've been reading The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, and one line stopped me completely:
“I know you think of me as your mother only, but please remember, inside I am also just a girl.”
The Weight of Waiting: Coping With Infertility
A licensed therapist shares her personal infertility and IVF journey, plus therapeutic strategies (ACT and CBT) for coping with the emotional weight of trying to conceive.
The Wounds That Wonder Heals
If you've been around a young child at some point, you've likely heard them ask "why?" and then, usually, "why?" again…and again…and again.
How Does EMDR Therapy Work? Understanding the Process Behind Healing
If you've heard about EMDR therapy, your first reaction may have been a mix of curiosity and confusion. Move my eyes back and forth to heal trauma?
What to Talk About in Therapy (When You're Not Sure Where to Start)
You've started therapy, maybe your first session, maybe not, and wonder what to say. If you've ever sat in a therapy waiting room or before a laptop for a virtual session and felt blank, you're not alone
Baby Blues vs Postpartum Depression: How to Tell the Difference
At your six-week check-up, the doctor asks how you are feeling, and you hesitate. Yes, you have cried more than you ever expected.
Understanding Postpartum Anxiety and When to Seek Support
There is a common belief about new motherhood that gets in the way of mothers getting help: the idea that being constantly anxious is just part of the job
It's a Mother of a Decision: Navigating the Anxiety of Decision Making in Motherhood
I imagine my son 15 or 20 years from now sitting around a table talking with some new friends. Maybe he met them at college or at the park playing soccer. They connect over their shared love of the outdoors and taste in music. Someone asks "so what's your family like?" Wow, what a big question.
When Moms Ask for “Alone Time”: Why It’s So Hard to Take It, and Why It Matters
Every year around Mother’s Day, there is a question that quietly circulates at brunch tables and across social media: What do you want this year?
Recognising Postpartum Depression Symptoms and How to Get Support
Something does not feel right. You’ve had your baby, and everyone around you seems overjoyed. But instead of feeling the happiness you expected, you feel distant. Or empty.
Perinatal & Postpartum Mood Disorders: A Complete Guide for New Moms
You’ve just had a baby, or maybe you’re still pregnant. People keep telling you this should be the happiest time of your life. But something feels off.
Building Realistic Habits for the New Year: A Mental Health Perspective
A walk to wellness: Small habits, like a daily stroll, can bring big benefits to your mental health and well-being. Start your journey today.
Setting Boundaries Around the Holidays: A Therapist’s Guide to Protecting Your Mental Health
Protect your mental health this holiday season with therapist-backed strategies for setting boundaries around food, body image, time, and commitments. Embrace a season of joy and self-care!
Beyond "JUST" and "ONLY": Embracing My Identity As A Stay-At-Home Mom
Transitioning from a career to being a stay-at-home mom is more than just a change of pace—it's a complete shift in identity. In this heartfelt reflection, Donna Akinola shares her journey of embracing motherhood, balancing invisible work with personal goals, and finding value in every moment spent with her children. It's not about being 'just' a mom; it's about owning the role with pride and purpose.
Life Lessons from a Sea Turtle
Join Eloise, a resilient sea turtle, as she shares her incredible journey of healing and self-discovery after a life-changing accident. From overcoming physical challenges to embracing vulnerability, Eloise's story is a powerful reminder of the strength within us all. Discover how her lessons in patience, acceptance, and bravery can inspire your own path to recovery.
Perfectionism in Motherhood: Understanding the Pressure to Be “Good Enough”
Discover the hidden struggles behind the celebrated journey of motherhood. Explore how past trauma can fuel the relentless pursuit of perfection in parenting, and learn practical steps towards healing and self-acceptance.
Embrace the RAINBOW
Embrace the Rainbow and Honor the Legacy of the Stonewall Uprising. Join us in supporting LGBTQ+ rights and acknowledging the ongoing fight against discrimination. Discover the history, significance, and current challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in our latest blog post.
No Problem is Too Small
Many mental health struggles continue to be determined solely on self-report with the lack of medical tests to “confirm” a person’s struggle. This “lack of evidence” is then used as fodder by individuals and medical professionals alike to sometimes blame the individual into believing they are not helping themselves or are “making it up.”
Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors
As most of us tend to be active when outside, engaging in physical exercise or active hobbies such as running, walking, hiking, gardening, bicycling, canoeing/kayaking, rock climbing, etc., it makes sense that being outside could have physiological benefits.