Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure what you’re looking for or how to know if a therapist is the right fit. In this guide, I walk you through what to expect when starting therapy, how to trust your nervous system when choosing a therapist, and the green flags that signal a supportive, effective therapeutic relationship. This is an invitation to approach therapy with clarity, curiosity, and self-compassion.

As the year comes to a close, many of us feel pressure to reflect, evaluate, and present our growth in neat, polished ways. But healing and self-compassion rarely follow a highlight reel. In this therapist’s reflection, we explore what it means to end the year without performing perfectionism — making space for rest, honesty, and the parts of us that are tired of striving. This is an invitation to close the year gently, without needing to prove anything at all.

Navigating the holidays as a same-sex couple can bring a mix of joy, tenderness, and emotional complexity. From subtle microaggressions to navigating family expectations, this season can activate old wounds and test even the strongest partnerships. In this post, we explore how to stay connected as a couple, set boundaries rooted in self-respect, and lean into Gottman’s “team mindset” and IFS Self-energy to move through the holidays with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

Healthy relationships don’t just happen, they’re built through small, intentional moments of connection. In this post, I share why weekly relationship check-ins can transform how you and your partner communicate, rebuild trust, and stay emotionally connected, even during busy seasons. Grounded in IFS and Gottman principles, you’ll learn simple, evidence-based ways to make your check-ins meaningful and lasting.

Shame often makes us hide the parts of ourselves we most long to reveal. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy offers a new way to understand these parts and create space for healing

Celebrate the New Year by strengthening your bond as a couple. Discover how to create meaningful time capsules and vision boards that honor your past, align your future goals, and bring you closer together.

Boundaries are the limits we set to protect our emotional, mental, and physical well-being. They define what is acceptable in relationships and help us maintain healthy connections without feeling overwhelmed or disrespected

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.