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Thoughts on therapy,
and what actually helps.

Short reads on mental health, my opinions, some advice and maybe hot takes.

Burnout & Work

What Layoffs and Burnout Are Doing to People's Mental Health

A Bay Area psychologist on what she's seeing across tech, finance, academia, and beyond: high performers burning out and too scared to ask for the help they need.

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Burnout & Work

What Recovery from Burnout Actually Looks Like

From resting more than you think you need to dreaming real dreams — what the path back to yourself actually looks like, in three phases.

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For Parents

How to Do Conflict and Disagreements Well with Your Teens: The Key Is Coregulation

When things get heated with your teenager, the most important thing you can do is regulate yourself first. Here's what coregulation is and how to actually do it.

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For Parents

The Parenting Shift Nobody Prepares You For

The skills that worked when your child was little may be the very things pushing your teenager away. Here's what to shift — and how attunement makes all the difference.

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Therapy Basics

What's the Difference Between a Psychologist, Therapist, and Counselor?

The mental health field has a lot of letters after people's names. Here's what they actually mean — and what to look for instead.

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On Therapy

Why It's Good to Take a Break from Therapy

I actually encourage my clients to step back. Here's why — and what it means to build a life that doesn't depend on a weekly appointment.

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Burnout & Work

You've Earned a Break. So Why Can't You Take One?

If you know you're exhausted but still can't stop, it's not a willpower problem. It's a much older story — about identity, fear, and what you've been taught rest is worth.

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Burnout & Work

Can You Take Medical Leave for Burnout?

Yes — and more people qualify than realize it. A look at how FMLA applies to mental health, what the process actually looks like, and when it might be right for you.

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Getting Started

Finding a Therapist Who's Actually a Good Fit

Most people settle for the first therapist they try. Here's why that's worth reconsidering — and what to actually look for.

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For Parents

Play Hooky with Your Kid for a Day

Fun is medicine. One of the most powerful things a parent can do for their relationship with their child costs nothing — except a day off.

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Therapy Basics

You Don't Have to Be in Crisis to Start Therapy

Waiting until things fall apart is the most common reason people wait too long.

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High Achievers

Why Smart, High-Achieving People Struggle to Ask for Help

The same skills that make you successful can make it harder to let anyone in — including a therapist.

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Myth Busting

Therapy Isn't for Broken People

The most common myth about therapy — and why it stops people who would benefit most.

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