Anxiety

A moment of connection: embracing the simplicity and serenity of slowing down. In a typical fifty-minute therapy session, you might expect to cover a lot of ground. Maybe you'll talk through the fight you had with your partner last week, process your anxiety about an upcoming work deadline, explore that thing your mother said on the phone, and touch on your childhood wounds for good measure. More topics mean more progress, right? Not necessarily. Sometimes in my sessions, we

When we talk about privilege, most people immediately think of the visible forms: race, class, education, able-bodiedness. A white person doesn't get followed in stores. A wealthy person doesn't worry about making rent. Someone born into an upper-middle-class family has access to opportunities - quality education, professional networks, financial safety nets - that others don't. These privileges are well-documented and increasingly acknowledged. But there's another form of p

Anxiety can feel like a storm swirling inside us - unpredictable, overwhelming, and sometimes isolating. When words fall short, and the mind races too fast to catch a breath, creative therapy offers a quiet, soothing refuge. I’ve found that tapping into art as a form of expression can be a powerful way to manage anxiety. It’s not about creating a masterpiece but about giving your feelings a safe space to unfold and be understood. Imagine your emotions as colors on a palette.

Understanding what perfectionism is and how it can impact your quality of life is key to being able to manage it. Here’s an in-depth look.