Journaling can be a powerful tool for mental health, offering stress relief, self-reflection, and personal growth. Learn how to get started, what to write about, and how to maximize the mental health benefits.

Imposter syndrome makes even the most capable individuals feel like frauds. This post explores what imposter syndrome is, its causes, and actionable strategies to manage self-doubt.

Feeling stuck in a cycle of overthinking? Learn practical strategies to ease your mind, regain control, and break free from the endless loop of worry.

With the right support, teens with social anxiety can build confidence in social situations. This post explores strategies for parents to recognize social anxiety, provide support, and guide their teen toward managing their fears.

Discover how establishing daily routines can significantly boost your mental health, reduce stress, and improve sleep patterns.

Defense mechanisms are unconscious coping strategies used to protect against anxiety and unacceptable impulses. This post explores common defense mechanisms along with healthy and pathological examples of each.

Explore Erikson’s Life Stage theory as a way of understanding the challenges you might face across your lifespan.

Depression is complex, with symptoms spanning emotions, energy levels, sleep, appetite & behaviors. Explore the many ways depression can present itself in this post.

Anxiety can make you feel disconnected from reality. These 5 grounding techniques can help anchor you in the present moment to alleviate anxious thoughts and feelings.

Understand the neurobiology behind the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses. Learn how these trauma reactions can manifest in daily life, even without a trauma history.

Panic attacks can be incredibly frightening, making you feel powerless against their physical and psychological symptoms — but there are strategies to manage panic attacks and prevent future episodes.

Burnout goes beyond just feeling stressed - it's a syndrome characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, detachment, and a profound lack of accomplishment. Learn more about its causes, symptoms, and how to recover from it.

Explore the neuroscience behind motivation challenges and learn about 7 practical, evidence-based tips to help revive drive and enthusiasm, even on depleted days.

Anxiety and depression frequently co-occur due to shared neurological, environmental, and personal factors. Learn more about this complex relationship, and what can help.

Learn about how I use psychodynamic therapy, CBT, IFS, exposure therapy, and self-compassion to help clients with social anxiety.

Discover ten common signs of depression in men, and learn how to identify the often-overlooked symptoms. Explore the unique challenges men face when dealing with depression and the importance of seeking help.

Explore the connection between assertiveness and anxiety, and learn how developing assertiveness skills can help you manage anxiety symptoms and improve your overall well-being.

Learn tips on approaching dating and relationships with an avoidant attachment style. Discover strategies to build intimacy and foster secure connections.

Explore the signs, symptoms, and causes of anxiety, and the difference between stress and anxiety.

Understand dissociation, derealization, and depersonalization symptoms related to anxiety. Discover causes, treatment options, and support for healing.