This isn’t fluff. These are real thoughts from real therapists—reflections on identity, grief, relationships, anxiety, and the daily work of being human. Our blog is a space to offer clarity, compassion, and occasional irreverence, just like our sessions.
Self-acceptance is the practice of fully embracing ourselves—our strengths, our weaknesses, and everything in between—without judgment. It’s recognizing that emotions like anger, sadness, anxiety or even laziness aren’t inherently “bad”; they’re
He came in somewhat defeated. His wife had left with his best friend only months ago and he was currently living the life of a divorced Dad with three teenage kids,
Welcome to Rebel Rebel: all grown up, and welcome to balance. For 21 days, learn all about the Power Trio of Balance: self-care, expression and connection. The three-pronged-cornerstone that makes life’s beautiful
When my clients take notes in our sessions, I know we are getting somewhere. My clients are some of the best humans I’ve had the honor to meet, let alone work
This article is based on psychodynamic principles, with key insights drawn from Dr. Orna Guralnik’s explanation of these concepts[1]. Like many of you, I’ve been captivated by Showtime’s groundbreaking series Couples
I often find myself wondering about the actual benefits of a therapy dog. Does my dog really HELP my clients? Or do I just really love bringing my dog to work
Vervewell therapists work with clients who may be experiencing regular bouts of anxiety. Sometimes anxiety shows up as panic. Learning simpler ideas like deep breathing and visualization are often utilized, as well as more complex modalities like reactive vs responsive, thought driven action, and curated headspace day after day.
Anxiety represents the psyche’s alarm system responding to perceived threats, both real and Imagined. Rather than simply suppressing symptoms, we’ll explore anxiety as a meaningful communication from parts of yourself demanding attention. You’ll develop sophisticated strategies for self-regulation while investigating the underlying conflicts your anxiety may be expressing. This involves learning to differentiate between realistic concerns requiring action and neurotic anxiety serving defensive purposes. By developing a more nuanced relationship with your anxiety, you transform it from tyrant to teacher, using its energy for growth rather than paralysis.
