Real Talk
Creative Approaches: Art Skills Not Required
Alongside traditional “talk therapy,” I often use creative approaches with clients in therapy. Honoring client’s choice is fundamental to my approach. However, different things work
The Power of Music
Music. Oh, music. Being a native from the Live Music Capital of the World – music is and always will be integrated into my life.
Beauty as Self-Care
Dressing up, putting on makeup, adornment and the like, can feel like a cage for some people. And, choosing not to wear makeup or be
Building Confidence When You Are Afraid of Being Arrogant
Many of us have had to walk away from toxic relationships. Relationships where the other person put us down on a regular basis. When we
What I Tell Every Domestic Violence Survivor
Disclaimer First, if you think you might be experiencing domestic violence, reach out to crisis services. You don’t have to be in an acute crisis
When Your Life’s Not Appropriate Water Cooler Talk
It’s the worst feeling. You’re at work or school and trying to make friends. Your colleagues are sharing about whatever silly thing happened at camp when they
Ladyhood Q&A: How to Deal With Imposter Syndrome
Last week, Chisomo, of Called Out Living, reached out to me with a question on Instagram. Chisomo is a creative mum, from the UK, who designs home
Life v. Sense of Self: The Ballad of Your Twenties
On the same album as the oh-so-catchy Young Folks by Peter, Bjorn, and John is this dear song called, Objects of My Affection. Do you know it? It’s one
Fight Activist Fatigue With These 7 Strategies
As a therapist who works with sexual and domestic violence survivors, I cannot pretend that I am unbiased in response to politics. I subscribe to
Feminist Therapy Is Not Just for Bra-Burning Types (Of Course, They Are Welcome Too)
Growing up I used to tell my dad that I thought I was born in the wrong era. In a lot of ways, I was
Self-Care Isn’t Everything
Does self-care ever feel like an imposition to you? A burden? A band-aid? Or just another thing to make you feel bad about yourself? Perhaps
Labels are for Problems, Not People
The stigma of a mental health diagnosis stands out in my mind when I think about why people avoid therapy. In a lot of ways,
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