Gratitude is often misunderstood as something you practice only when life is going well. When you are overwhelmed, grieving, burnt out, or facing uncertainty, gratitude can feel out of reach or even inappropriate. But gratitude, when approached realistically, is not about denying pain or forcing positivity. It is about widening your emotional field so that difficulty is not the only thing shaping your inner world. Read on for practical tips to enhance gratitude in your lif

For many of us, looking for a therapist can be incredibly daunting. And even if we’re ready to start looking, we may not know where to begin.  In this article, we help explain common fears that prevent people from seeking therapy and provide a roadmap to help you find the best therapist for you. 

Vulnerability is one of those words that gets used a lot in therapy, on social media, in dating conversations, yet so few people feel confident they’re actually doing it. Many of my clients come into therapy saying, “I’m very vulnerable,” until we slow down and look at what vulnerability truly involves. What often emerges is a quiet realization: being open, self-aware, or expressive isn’t the same as being emotionally vulnerable. So let’s break it down, simply, honestly, and

For decades, people on the Autism Spectrum (ASD) have often been portrayed as lacking empathy or social skills. However, the Double Empathy Problem offers a renewed perspective on what most in the neurodivergent community already know. Autistic people are loving, kind, and deeply compassionate beings too! Read on for more information about the Double Empathy Problem and how it impacts people living with autism.