I Understand…So Why Haven’t I Changed?

One of the things I’ve found myself thinking about more over the years is how much my understanding of therapy has changed. When I first became a therapist, I was deeply drawn to insight. That probably isn’t surprising. I’ve always loved ideas and...

EMDR Therapy in Nashville, TN: A Complete Guide

There is a particular kind of courage required to search for trauma therapy. It is quiet courage — the kind that happens at midnight, with a phone screen glowing in the dark, while you type words you’ve never said out loud. It is the courage of someone who has tried...

Making the Most of Your Session

It’s common to feel unsure where to begin in a therapy session. Some people come in with a specific topic to unpack or a long list to discuss, while others come to therapy knowing they “need help” but may not have the language to describe their experience just yet. It...

The Reality of Ketamine Treatment: Is It a Miracle Cure?

Everyone online seems to have one of two opinions about ketamine: • Ketamine is a miracle cure. • Ketamine is just a legal way for people to do drugs. Neither is true. I’ve worked with ketamine for eight years—as both a prescribing clinician and...