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What the Elizabeth Holmes documentary made me think about as a psychotherapist. I recently watched You Can See Everything, Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s documentary about Elizabeth Holmes. Instead of focusing on Theranos, I kept thinking about something I often explore in my psychotherapy work: the stories we tell ourselves about who we are. What […]
10/26/26
AI is changing the way mental health professionals document sessions, track client progress and manage their work. These tools can potentially take some administrative tasks off clinicians’ plates, leaving more time for the people they’re there to help. But if you work in mental health, you’re probably also aware of the reservations and concerns that […]
10/19/26
We all have those moments when we know exactly what we need to do. You know you to take a breath instead of sending that text when you’re arguing with your partner. You know that staying up until 2 a.m. replaying the conversation from work probably isn’t helping. You know you need to set a […]
9/01/26
When it comes to weather and mental health, we usually focus on seasonal depression during the winter. However, summer can also bring its own challenges, especially for individuals taking an SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) such as Lexapro, Zoloft, Prozac, Celexa or Paxil. If you’re taking one of those medications, hot weather may affect you […]
6/09/26
How to Stay Informed Without Burning Out If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the news lately, you’re not alone. For many people, especially those whose identities or communities are directly impacted, staying informed isn’t optional. It feels necessary, protective, and responsible. At the same time, the constant stream of headlines, alerts, and commentary can take […]
4/20/26
How to Write a Dating Profile That Aligns With You Figuring out how to fill out your dating profile can feel daunting or vulnerable. You’re trying to summarize who you are, what you want and why someone should care, into a few short prompts and photos. As a therapist, I see this process stir up […]
2/20/26
If you’re like many other high-achievers, you probably know the feeling: the constant drive to do more, be more, and prove yourself. You might look accomplished and put together on the outside, but on the inside, it feels like anxiety or exhaustion runs the show. You’re definitely not the only one. Many of the amazing […]
10/28/25
When you’re looking for a therapist, the alphabet soup behind someone’s name—LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD, MD—can be confusing. What do these credentials actually mean? Who should you see for what? And, how do you find the right fit? The decision to start therapy is very personal. Whether you’re reaching out for help with anxiety, trauma, […]
8/15/25
It’s not always easy to make sense of your inner world, especially if your feelings, thoughts, or relationships often feel overwhelming, confusing, or contradictory. Maybe you find yourself caught up in intense emotions, cycling through idealization and disappointment in relationships, or struggling to hold onto a stable sense of who you are. If any of […]
6/11/25
If you’ve found yourself doomscrolling at 11 p.m., muttering, “I don’t want any other unprecedented times”—you’re not alone. The world feels heavy right now. Between natural disasters, political chaos, violence and new laws being proposed each day, keeping up with current events can feel like an emotional rollercoaster you didn’t sign up for. You aren’t […]
