Articles

Many of us move through life with a loud inner critic that speaks to us in ways we would never speak to someone else. This critical, harsh, and oftentimes loud, voice can make already difficult situations much more challenging. Imagine reaching out to a friend during...

As the child of immigrants, I have always understood identity as layered. Culture, language, history, and generational story shaped my early understanding of who I was long before I encountered the simplified categories often used in broader American conversations....

Somatic therapy is becoming more and more popular, and thus, more discussed (and for good reason!)  As people deepen their understanding of trauma, stress, and the nervous system, many are seeking approaches to healing that go beyond “just” talking. Traditional...

In a world that urges us to move faster and do more, it’s easy to lose touch with the quiet, sacred parts of ourselves — the parts that know how to listen, feel, and belong.For many, therapy is not only a place to heal or understand patterns; it’s a place to remember...

The holidays are often painted as a season of joy and connection — yet for many, they also bring stress, overstimulation, or emotional overwhelm. Even when surrounded by people we love, our nervous system can struggle to stay regulated amidst travel, disrupted...

For many of us, anger is one of the hardest emotions to welcome. It’s often labeled as destructive, shameful, or something to “get rid of.” But beneath its intensity, anger is one of the most intelligent forces within us — a sacred messenger that points to what’s been...

There comes a point in healing when survival no longer feels like enough. We begin to sense the weight of our history—the stories, patterns, and wounds that once kept us safe—now holding us back from truly living. To unbound from our past is not to erase it; it is to...

Oftentimes, when people think of therapy, they imagine tools, techniques, or strategies for managing emotions and life challenges. While those are important and useful, research shows that one of the most powerful parts of therapy isn’t a worksheet or a coping skill,...

By Sarah Swaney We live in a world where disconnection from nature has become the norm. Many of us spend most of our time indoors often in environments without access to green spaces, especially in urban areas where yards, balconies, or even windows that open can be a...

In the process of religious deconstruction, it’s easy to feel pressure to figure it all out—to name what we believe, where we stand, and how we’ll navigate relationships moving forward. That urgency makes sense. Many of us were taught we must know the...

The most recent studies on American adults show that stress levels are at an all-time high and that the list of physical symptoms and diagnoses related to chronic stress continues to grow. It’s impossible to eliminate all stress from our lives, but that doesn’t mean...

We all experience dysregulation during different moments of our lives for a multitude of reasons. Dysregulation can feel and look different for all of us; some of us may experience depression-like symptoms, where we may feel numb and apathetic. Others may experience...