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The start of a new year often brings pressure: lists of resolutions, lofty goals, and a sense that if we don’t change everything at once, we’ve failed. But what if there was another way? What if instead of resolutions, we focused on intention, reflection, and small, meaningful actions that actually stick?

We often wait for a "big enough reason" to begin therapy. A crisis. A relationship falling apart. Anxiety that won't go away. But the truth is: therapy isn’t just for the hard moments — it’s also a powerful space for growth, clarity, and healing. If you've been wondering whether now is the time to start therapy, here are a few gentle signs that you may be ready to take that step. 1. You’re feeling stuck — and not sure why. You might be going through the motions, but something

The term "self-care" is used often, and there are many definitions and ideas about what it is. At its core, self-care is the act of...

The pandemic has taken its toll on many of us in a variety of ways. As some sort of semblance of normalcy begins to appear as we start to...

When was the last time you felt joy? It's a feeling word that gets tossed around a lot, but what does it really mean to experience joy?...

If you're a music lover like me, you know listening to the perfect song can be therapeutic and change your mood almost instantly. Science...

I recently re-read one of my favorite books, The New Peoplemaking by Virginia Satir, and throughout the chapters, she discusses the idea...

While I am not generally one for making New Year's resolutions, one goal that I can support this year is working towards growing into...

For many, the holiday season can be difficult enough as is for many different reasons during a normal year, much less during a year with...

As we all continue on this journey of navigating a pandemic, I continue to see people be hard on themselves for not being as productive,...