Journal

Notes from the practice.

Short essays on therapy, mental health, and the small ideas that make hard things a little easier.

Jun 4, 2026

Your inner critic isn't honesty — it's an old survival strategy

That harsh voice in your head often learned to protect you by tearing you down. Here's how we start rewriting the script.

May 22, 2026

When the past keeps showing up in the present

Trauma doesn't always look like a flashback. Sometimes it's a body that won't relax, a relationship pattern you can't quit, or a startle that feels bigger than the moment.

May 14, 2026

Why the 'first session' feels so scary — and what actually happens

A gentle walkthrough of what to expect on your first call, from someone who's been on both sides of it.

Apr 30, 2026

Anxiety isn't the enemy: reframing the alarm system

What if the anxious part of you is actually trying to help? A reframe that changes everything.

Apr 12, 2026

OCD themes are not who you are

The most disturbing intrusive thoughts are usually the ones furthest from your values. Here's why.