Mental Health

Breaking The Silence :: The Misconceptions Of Early Menopause I am a young, vibrant, healthy 40-year-old woman. I routinely schedule and attend all preventative care appointments; it’s my goal to stay on top of anything that can potentially affect my...

Sweeping Away Stress :: Hiring A Housekeeper I am a married mother of two. My husband and I both work full time and our kids are in several extracurricular activities. I typically keep things organized but household chores always seem...

Why I Talked To My Daughter About Suicide Despite being a therapist, at times, I find it incredibly challenging to have more serious or in-depth conversations with my teenager. I am often thoughtful when interacting with my teen clients, but...

The Buzzkill Of Therapy Buzzwords It is everywhere you do not want it to be! And no, I am not referring to microplastics. I am talking about therapy speak. Narcissists, gas-lighting, and boundaries - oh my! Pop culture is my vice....

From Playdates To Coffee Breaks :: The Power Of Mom Friendships In My Village Motherhood, with all its joys and challenges, is a journey best shared with a supportive community of fellow moms. As an only child coming from a...

My Secret Weapon To Prevent Me From Completely Losing My Sh** Let's clear the air. Parenting is hard. Parenting is hard. Like, don’t get me wrong. It is the single most impactful, rewarding, and magical part of my life. Literally my...

Some of my fondest memories growing up were spent swimming with family and friends. My mom was a teacher, so we were lucky to spend our summers going on day trips and lounging by the pool during the summertime....

“From the moment you start tidying, you will be compelled to reset your life. As a result, your life will start to change. That’s why the task of putting your house in order should be done quickly. It allows...

About this time last year, my nervous system went haywire. I was more or less minding my own business when suddenly my heart started racing like I was sprinting on a treadmill, the muscles of my chest constricted until...

When parenting children with beating hearts, we cannot cut out or relocate parts of them that we deem annoying or problematic, at least not very easily or very affordably. Molluscum, lice, and braces for instance.  Understandably, it isn't acceptable...