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Why Trauma Feels Overwhelming

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Trauma is one of the most complex and deeply personal experiences a person can have. Whether it stems from abuse, loss, violence, an accident, or prolonged stress, trauma disrupts the mind and body’s natural sense of safety.

Thriving, Not Just Surviving: The Goal of LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy

For many LGBTQ+ individuals, surviving has become a way of life. Whether it’s coping with discrimination, navigating unsupportive environments, or carrying the weight of internalized stigma, their daily reality can feel like trying to balance on an emotional tightrope.

Finding a Safe Space: How LGBTQ+ Therapy Builds Self-Compassion

The LGBTQ+ community faces both internal and external challenges on its journey toward self-acceptance. Society has come a long way over the years and has made visible progress toward equality and visibility, but LGBTQ+ individuals often still face discrimination, harassment, or rejection.

OCD and Perfectionism

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often mischaracterized as simply being extra tidy or a perfectionist. The reality of OCD is far more complex. Perfectionism and OCD share some overlapping traits, but they are not the same.

What Is a Quarter-Life Crisis?

The term “quarter-life crisis” might sound like a made-up phenomenon. But it actually describes a very real and often overwhelming experience that many young adults face.

Grieving a Loss of Identity After Life Changes

Life is filled with many different changes and transitions, both expected and unexpected. Some of these changes, such as graduations, promotions, or marriages, are welcome. Others, such as divorce, retirement, illness, or relocation, are more challenging.