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...
