Beyond the Villain: Why People Behave the Way They Do
In recent times, it has become common to hear conversations, such as in the media, at the dinner table, and in the workplace, revolving around a single, almost all-powerful figure. We find ourselves describing leaders as having an agenda for harm, possessing total control, or embodying pure evil. When the world feels like it’s careening […]
What Happens in Therapy? Why Every Session Feels Different
Many people leave therapy wondering the same thing: “Did we actually accomplish anything today?” Maybe you spent the whole session talking about a stressful work week. Maybe you cried unexpectedly. Maybe you sat quietly because finding the words felt impossible. Or maybe you left feeling lighter without being able to explain exactly why. If you’ve […]
Perimenopause, Motherhood, and the Transition in Between
For women in or approaching midlife, perimenopause and menopause have a way of arriving quietly, often in the middle of everything else. Work deadlines, aging parents, the ordinary weight of a full life. While menopause is frequently framed as a physical milestone, its emotional and psychological impacts can be just as significant and can present […]