Unpack the internal beliefs and experiences that shape your sense of self. This category offers reflections on worthiness, authenticity, inner narratives, and the process of rediscovering who you truly are.
Client reviews often capture something essential about the therapeutic process—sometimes more clearly than clinical language ever could. One recent review described the experience of therapy as “incredibly helpful,” highlighting safety, support, and the ability to open up about difficult topics. While brief, these words point to the foundation of effective therapy: the felt experience of being met, understood, and supported through change.
As the holiday season approaches, many of us feel an unspoken pressure: to do more, give more, and show up as our “best” selves. To host perfectly, attend every gathering, or radiate cheer—even when our energy is low or emotions feel heavy. It’s easy to confuse capacity with worth. We may believe that our value depends on what we can accomplish, how helpful we are, or how well we manage obligations. But what happens when life slows us down—through illness, fatigue, or simply the natural limits of being human? That’s when the gap between what we can do and who we are becomes painfully clear.
When it comes to personal growth and emotional well-being, many people wonder whether they need therapy, coaching, or something in between. The truth is, these approaches ask different—but equally important—questions about your life. Therapy helps you understand what’s happening inside you, uncover patterns, and process experiences that shape your emotional landscape. Coaching, on the other hand, guides you toward who you’re becoming, helping you set intentions, take action, and move confidently in the direction you want to go. Understanding the distinction—and how the two can complement each other—can be the first step toward meaningful, lasting change.
When it comes to personal growth and emotional well-being, many people wonder whether they need therapy, coaching, or something in between. The truth is, these approaches ask different—but equally important—questions about your life. Therapy helps you understand what’s happening inside you, uncover patterns, and process experiences that shape your emotional landscape. Coaching, on the other hand, guides you toward who you’re becoming, helping you set intentions, take action, and move confidently in the direction you want to go. Understanding the distinction—and how the two can complement each other—can be the first step toward meaningful, lasting change.
Life is often full of messiness. No matter how carefully we plan or organize, there are moments when everything seems to fall apart—emotionally, mentally, or even logistically. Yet within that messiness, something powerful begins to stir: the potential for genuine transformation.
Life is often full of messiness. No matter how carefully we plan or organize, there are moments when everything seems to fall apart—emotionally, mentally, or even logistically. Yet within that messiness, something powerful begins to stir: the potential for genuine transformation.
When we are learning something new—whether it’s a skill, a healthier way of relating to others, or breaking old patterns—we have to practice. Yet many people expect they should get it right the first time. This pressure for perfection can create frustration, shame, or avoidance, especially when trying to change long-standing habits.
Life is often full of messiness. No matter how carefully we plan or organize, there are moments when everything seems to fall apart—emotionally, mentally, or even logistically. Yet within that messiness, something powerful begins to stir: the potential for genuine transformation.
When most people hear the word creativity, they imagine painting, music, or writing. But creativity is not limited to the arts—it’s a part of how we live. And for many of us, creativity is an important way we connect with the experience of being alive, whether it’s quietly problem-solving in daily life, the way we comfort a loved one, or how we navigate change when the path forward isn’t clear.
One of the earliest lessons a creative process can offer is how to recognize and honor the stage of resistance. Resistance is often misunderstood. In many cultural narratives, it’s something to be avoided, pushed through, or overcome.
