One person brings something up. The other hears it as criticism. One pushes harder to be heard while the other shuts down, gets defensive, or leaves the conversation. Before long, the original issue has almost disappeared, but both people walk away feeling frustrated, misunderstood, or alone. If this sounds familiar, the problem may not be […]
Before becoming a therapist, I practiced law for ten years. That experience gives me a unique perspective in providing therapy for lawyers and other legal professionals. I know first-hand just how intense and demanding the legal profession is. The truth is: for many, it can be very difficult to shift out of lawyer mode. Practicing […]
As therapists, we spend our days in relationship with other people. We listen attentively. When clients express grief, shame, anger, fear, longing, conflict, and loss, we are there for all of it. We notice what is happening beneath the surface and remember all the details. Feelings of all shapes and sizes are warmly welcomed. Despite […]
Your manager gives you a small piece of feedback in a meeting. It is reasonable. They are kind about it. You know, logically, that it is not a big deal. Everyone else seems to move on. You are still thinking about it at eleven that night. This is what it looks like for those struggling with […]
If you have decided that you want to work with a therapist, we imagine that your decision may not have come easily. For many people, realizing that it may be a good time to start therapy is progress on its own. What tends to follow, however, is a practical challenge that nobody prepares us for: […]
If you have been researching EMDR therapy after a friend described it as transformative, or because a clinician mentioned it, this is a useful place to start. EMDR has become one of the most discussed treatments in mental health over the last decade, and the conversation tends to split between people who say it sounds […]