Sep 9, 2025
So many of us have been taught—quietly, subtly, and sometimes outright, that the highest compliment we can earn is to be good. Good daughter. Good partner. Good employee. Good mother. Good = quiet, easy, accommodating, likable. Elise Loehnen, in her powerful book “On...
Jul 29, 2025
As a therapist who works closely with teens and families, one of the most common questions I hear from parents is: “How do I talk to my teen about therapy without making them shut down or get defensive?” It’s a tough spot to be in. You see your child struggling,...
May 21, 2025
If you’re in the process of healing from OCD, you’re already doing incredibly hard and brave work. Facing fears, resisting compulsions, and sitting with discomfort day after day is no small task and it deserves to be honored. But before we talk about what happens...
Mar 10, 2025
Today’s teens face a complex world filled with academic, social, and personal pressures, making anxiety one of the most common mental health challenges they encounter. As an adult who has been out of high school for over a decade, I can confidently say that the...
