Watching your daughter navigate early puberty can bring up a mix of emotions—not just for her, but for you, too. It’s hard to see your child face changes before her peers, especially when those changes can come with emotional stress, body image concerns, or social challenges. The good news? You don’t have to go through this alone, and neither does she.

Infertility affects more than just the body—it deeply impacts relationships, communication, and emotional connection. This post explores how couples counseling can help partners navigate the grief, stress, and decisions that come with fertility challenges.

Perimenopause often hits at the same time as peak parenting years, leaving many moms feeling overwhelmed, irritable, and exhausted.

Learn how hormonal shifts can impact mental health and parenting—and what support is available to help you feel more like yourself.

Is it OK to ask your therapist about their political beliefs? In today’s climate, politics often show up in therapy. This post explores how political identity impacts the therapeutic relationship—and how to talk to your therapist about what matters most to you.

When I was pregnant with my first child, I made what I thought was a responsible decision and scheduled a consultation with a mental health professional who I had seen previously. She assured me she had worked with pregnant people before…

Social media bombards parents with endless advice, making it easy to feel like you’re not doing enough. But when everything is important, nothing is. By defining your values, curating your feed, and trusting yourself, you can parent with more ease—without the pressure to be perfect.

We can’t always control life’s hardships, but we can control how we respond to them. The Buddhist parable of the second arrow teaches us that self-judgment and unrealistic expectations add unnecessary suffering. By practicing self-compassion and radical acceptance, we can manage life’s difficulties with greater ease.

Parenting isn’t about being perfect—it’s about knowing how to repair when things go wrong. Apologizing to your kids after a tough moment builds trust, resilience, and emotional connection. Learn why repair matters and how to do it effectively, fostering stronger relationships with your children.

Becoming a parent can feel like losing yourself, but the ‘you’ before baby isn’t gone—it’s evolving. This period, known as matrescence, is a chance to rediscover your identity while embracing parenthood. Learn how to integrate who you were with who you’re becoming, and find balance in this transformative journey.

It’s been a long week, month, year. I know like many, my sense of time has been distorted by the stress and anxiety of the last few weeks. So much remains uncertain and frightening, so many of us are grieving and scared. As a practice, we’ve been coming together to debrief, process, support one another, and put our heads together about how we can best serve our clients and the community we support.

Break free from the resolution trap! Learn why traditional New Year’s resolutions often fail and discover five essential questions to ask yourself before setting meaningful, achievable goals—any time of year.

Inauguration season can bring waves of emotional turmoil, from dread to despair. Avoiding these feelings might seem easier, but it’s not effective in the long run. As a therapist, I explore how facing your emotions with curiosity and compassion can help you cope better, find clarity, and take proactive steps to care for your mental health.