When people seek therapy, they are often looking for relief from symptoms. Less anxiety. Fewer intrusive thoughts. More ease in relationships. What many do not expect is that one of the most powerful factors in healing is not a technique, but the way they relate to themselves in moments of struggle. This is where self-compassion comes in. Self-compassion is not just a comforting idea. Over the past two decades, it has become one of the most researched constructs in psychology, with strong...

Each September, Suicide Prevention Month invites us to deepen awareness, foster open conversations, and offer hope. As a therapist, I...

Healing from trauma, especially complex trauma, doesn’t mean diving straight into painful memories. It begins with creating the...