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 […]

The holiday season often brings families together, which can be joyful but also stressful, especially if you have to field prying questions from well-meaning but nosy relatives. As a therapist, I’m often asked how to handle personal or insensitive inquiries that pop up over Thanksgiving dinner. Here are some of my tips: Set boundaries ahead […]