Body Dysmorphia: When the Mirror Becomes the Enemy
As warmer weather arrives, many people begin wearing lighter clothing that reveals parts of the body they may have comfortably hidden during the winter months....
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Ways to Integrate Holistic, Strengths Based and Mechanized Styles to Psychological Evaluation
In psychological evaluations, at times the approach can be deficits based, meaning that areas of weakness are the primary or sole focus of the report....
The Weight of Being “The Strong One”: Why Black Women Deserve Moments of “Weakness”
In my opinion, being “the strong one” is one of the heaviest roles a Black woman can carry. It’s praised, celebrated, and even romanticized. People...
How to Cope When The World is On Fire
Does your timeline resemble a dumpster fire that you can’t take your eyes off of? Do you feel addicted yet sick of social media? Is...
Behind the Mask: Understanding BIPOC Queer Folx
Key terms BIPOC: Black, Indigenous, people of color Queer: A reclaimed, inclusive umbrella term for sexual and gender identities outside the norm. Often used to...
How to Heal from Religious Trauma
There I was, 14 years old, hands sweating as I held the microphone in front of about 80 other high school students from my Evangelical...
How Shame Shows Up for Individuals with ADHD
ADHD and Shame When you have Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), missing a work deadline often feels like the end of the world. First there...
How Masculinity and Anger Connect
“Whatever happened to Gary Cooper? The strong silent type; now that was a real American.” A quote from The Sopranos where Tony ironically deflects from...
How Privilege and Oppressed Identities Intersect
What if I told you that you can be both an oppressed person and someone with privilege? Would you believe me? If that idea feels...
The Other Side of Grief: Mourning What’s Still Here
If grief from death is the major injury or loss of limb that demands our attention, the other grief is more like the tiny scrapes,...
Ask Your Therapist: How Does Relational Therapy & Polyamory Work?
How Does Relational Therapy Work with Polyamory? Relational therapy can be intimidating! As a polyamorous person, it can be particularly challenging. Laying out all the...
Sweat Together, Connect Deeper: Shared Workouts Can Unlock Great Sex
Shared workouts enhance intimacy and ignite passion, foster deeper emotional bonds, and elevate overall happiness, leading to a more fulfilling intimate connection. Dynamic sex, reciprocal...