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.
Finding Clarity, Not Pressure: The Purpose of Discernment Therapy
When a relationship is on the brink, emotions can become complicated. One partner may be seriously considering ending the relationship, and the other may be desperately trying to hold it all together.
What if My Partner Is Jealous of My Friends?
Jealousy is a normal human emotion, but when it starts to show up regularly in your relationship, especially around your friendships, it can create strain.
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.
Understanding and Treating Gender Dysphoria
Gender identity is an essential part of who we are. But for some people, their internal sense of gender doesn’t match the sex they were assigned at birth.
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.
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome in Your Career
Imposter syndrome is a common yet often unspoken experience in the workplace. It occurs when high-achieving individuals doubt their own abilities and fear being exposed as a “fraud,” despite evidence of their competence and accomplishments.
ADHD and Low Self-Esteem
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often talked about in terms of focus, impulsivity, and restlessness. But beyond the common symptoms, one of the most overlooked struggles people with ADHD face is low self-esteem.
What to Do After Being Diagnosed with Complicated Grief
Losing someone you love is one of life’s hardest experiences. Grief is a natural response to loss, but it can sometimes feel overwhelming and prolonged.
