Burnout in men often looks nothing like the exhaustion we typically imagine. While women might openly discuss feeling overwhelmed or emotionally drained, men frequently mask their struggles with irritability and withdrawal. Society’s expectations around masculinity create a unique pressure cooker where admitting vulnerability feels impossible. Men are taught to push through, stay strong, and solve […]
Methods for Treating Depression Without Medication
Depression is often misunderstood as something that can only be treated with medication, or worse, something people should be able to “push through” on their own. The reality is far more nuanced. While medication can be life-changing and necessary for many people, it is not the only effective option for treating depression. For those who […]
What Does Burnout Recovery Look Like?
Burnout doesn’t usually happen all at once, and recovery doesn’t either. If you’re feeling emotionally drained, detached, and running on empty, you may already know something needs to change. What’s often less clear is what recovery actually looks like. Is it rest? A career change? More boundaries? Therapy? All of the above? The short answer: […]
Anxiety Isn’t Just in Your Head: How It Affects Your Body—and What to Do About It
When anxiety strikes, it’s easy to think it’s all mental. You might tell yourself to just calm down or stop overthinking. But here’s the truth: anxiety doesn’t just live in your mind. It takes up residence in your body, too. From your racing heart to your upset stomach, anxiety sends ripples through your entire system. […]
Anxiety Attacks: Signs, Feelings, and Why They Happen
Anxiety attacks can strike without warning, leaving you feeling overwhelmed and out of control. Your heart races, your breathing quickens, and it feels like you’re losing your grip on reality. These intense episodes can be frightening, especially if you don’t understand what’s happening to you. The good news is that anxiety attacks are more common […]
Long-Distance Relationships and the Effects on Mental Health
Long-distance relationships often come with mixed reactions. Some people admire the commitment and communication they require, while others assume they’re doomed from the start. The truth lies somewhere in between. Long-distance relationships can be deeply meaningful, but they can also bring unique mental and emotional challenges that deserve attention. Whether your partner lives a few […]
Integrating DBT with Other Therapies
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is best known for its practical skills like mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. For many people, DBT can be life-changing on its own. But it’s also highly flexible. In real-world therapy, DBT is often integrated with other approaches to better meet the complexity of a person’s needs. DBT […]
Stabilization Through Support: Why Group Therapy Helps Trauma Survivors
Trauma transforms your life as you knew it, often making you feel like you’re the only one who understands the weight of the situation. The isolation that follows trauma can be just as bad, if not worse than the trauma itself. You may find yourself withdrawing from your loved ones, unsure how any of them […]
What is Digital Burnout and Why is it on the Rise?
Most people know what burnout feels like. Low energy. Short patience. Trouble focusing. Digital burnout looks similar, but it has a specific source. Screens. Notifications. Endless access. No clear stopping point. Digital burnout happens when constant technology use overwhelms the brain and nervous system. It is not about one long workday or a single stressful […]
How Couples Therapy Turns Personality Clashes Into Strengths
There’s something magnetic about someone who’s different from you. Maybe you’re the planner while they’re spontaneous. Perhaps you’re introverted, while they light up every room. These differences can feel exciting at first, like your partner complements you in ways that make life richer and more interesting. But over time, those same differences that once drew […]