Thoughts on therapy, and what actually helps.
Short reads on mental health, my opinions, some advice and maybe hot takes.
What You Give Now, You May Not Have Later
When you push yourself past empty or keep overgiving, you’re not just tired — you’re borrowing from your future self. On what that debt actually costs, and how to start paying it back.
Read → Burnout & WorkNot All Burnout Looks the Same
Not all burnout looks the same. A psychologist on the frenetic high-achiever and the misaligned professional — and what the work of recovery actually involves.
Read → Burnout & WorkWhat 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.
Read → Burnout & WorkWhat 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.
Read → For ParentsHow 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.
Read → For ParentsThe 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.
Read → Therapy BasicsWhat’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.
Read → On TherapyWhy 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.
Read → Burnout & WorkYou’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.
Read → Burnout & WorkCan 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.
Read → Getting StartedFinding 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.
Read → For ParentsPlay 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.
Read →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.
Coming SoonWhy 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.
Coming SoonTherapy Isn’t for Broken People
The most common myth about therapy — and why it stops people who would benefit most.
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