Psychoeducation

Most people who come to see me have some expectations for how healing is going to go, even if they are unaware that they have these expectations. And so often healing and making progress looks nothing like they expect. This can be both wonderful and…

Mental health is not about pretending everything is fine, or that everything is back to ‘normal’ after a global pandemic. Toxic positivity is a movement that is all about denying the negative, as in “good vibes only.” A healthier way is to hold space for…

Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the US.  Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, specific phobias, agoraphobia and post traumatic stress disorder. It’s estimated that 19% of US adults had any anxiety disorder in the past…

Depression is a mental illness and not a sign of weakness or a moral failure. Depression looks different in each of us. As a high schooler I was profoundly depressed, but because I was also a type A person who got up every day and…

An important part of mental health is an awareness of our emotions. Being able to feel our feelings and talk about our feelings is vital to mental health. Our society tends to look down, dismiss or demean emotions and emotional people. There are many reasons…

Since this is Mental Health Awareness month, it is also important to talk about when we don’t have mental health. Poor mental health and mental illness are not the same. Many of us experience periods of poorer mental health but do not require a diagnosis…