Divorce is hard. Full stop. It is hard on adults, hard on kids, and hard on families who are trying to redefine what “normal” looks like. Even when divorce is the healthiest option, it can feel like standing in the middle of an emotional storm while trying to be a steady anchor for your child. If you are wondering how to support your child when you are still sorting through your own grief, anger, or exhaustion, you are not alone.

Watching someone you love struggle emotionally or mentally—yet refuse to seek help—can feel heartbreaking and exhausting. You might see the signs of depression, anxiety, trauma, or burnout in your partner, but every time you bring up therapy, they shut down or change the subject. So, how do you encourage your partner to get the support they need without making them feel judged, pressured, or ashamed? Here are some compassionate, research-supported strategies that can make a

When we think of “family,” we often imagine unconditional love, safety, and support. But for many, family is also the source of emotional distress, manipulation, and lasting psychological wounds. So what happens when the people who are supposed to love you unconditionally consistently harm you? The idea of cutting off family can feel extreme — even taboo — but sometimes, it’s the healthiest path forward.

No matter what Instagram may tell you, breakups are never easy. Even if the split is mutual or amicable, the emotional fallout can be intense and long-lasting. At times, a breakup can even significantly impact your mental health. If you're struggling to cope with your breakup, you don't have to do it alone. This blog will explore the common stages of a breakup, signs that therapy may be in order, and some of the benefits therapy can have as you put the pieces of your heart

TikTok, the short video app from musical.ly, is all the rage among young adults. With some 30 million daily users, TikTok is the app for content creators who want to "go viral." With an endless feed of short clips, TikTok videos (known colloquially as "TikToks") can spread like wildfire within mere minutes. This is great if you want to share a cute video of a cat that gives millions the warm fuzzies at the tap of a button. But misinformation about mental health issues can spr

Decorations are going up, invitations are going out, and the rumblings of the holiday season can be heard for miles. For some, this is a delight. For others, it’s a signal that major mental stress is on its way. If you already struggle with your mental health, this might be a time that anxiety symptoms and depression symptoms get even worse. This year, set yourself up with healthy boundaries and a self-care plan that will help you survive the stress of the season.

“What’s so great about therapy? I have tons of family and friends I can go to if I need guidance”. Does this sound like you? If so, you’re not alone. It may take someone months of suffering in silence before they make the decision to engage in therapy. Some people view therapy as no more than another way of getting solid advice.

People come into therapy for various reasons, but it usually boils down to a couple of crucial struggles. The underlying issue is that a person is unhappy, sad, exhausted, or overwhelmed most of the time. These issues can show up in different ways, depression, anger, anxiety, loss of relationships, a feeling of something being wrong, and frustration with figuring out how to move forward.