Perfectionism can look so “high functioning” from the outside. You’re getting things done. You’re responsible. You’re the one people count on. And yet inside, it can feel like you’re living with a constant hum of pressure, as if you loosen your grip for even a second,...
When couples come into my office feeling stuck, there’s a pattern I hear again and again, often with different details, different histories, different pain points, but the same emotional choreography underneath. One partner feels like they’re always reaching:...
What virtual EMDR sessions actually look like and how we keep the work safe, effective, and grounded. If you’ve been searching for online EMDR therapy, you might be wondering the same thing most people ask at first: Can EMDR really work through a screen? It’s a fair...
Sometimes clients (usually newer to me and just getting to know me) apologize for researching a counseling method or approach I may use in my office. They may research EMDR for a certain type of anxiety or a polyvagal technique to help understand their parasympathetic...
Welcoming your first baby can feel like stepping into a new life overnight. One day you’re a couple with familiar rhythms, private jokes, and a sense of how you “do life” together. And then, there’s this tiny person who needs you constantly, and everything you thought...