Struggling to connect with your partner because of differences in processing and communication needs? One of you wants to talk while the other needs space. Learn why this dynamic happens and how EFT and Gottman therapy can help.

Every couple has moments when the relationship feels heavier than it used to—when small disagreements turn into seemingly irreversible patterns or when disconnection feels insurmountable. Sometimes the hardest part is knowing: Is this just a rough patch or is it time to bring in help?

Discover how cannabis and trauma affect the brain, and how ketamine-assisted psychotherapy may restore motivation, joy, and emotional balance.

Discover how growing up as a parentified eldest daughter can lead to feelings of overwhelm, resentment, or guilt in motherhood—and what you can do to break free from these patterns.

"Why do I always feel like I’m behind?" If you’re a child of immigrants, this feeling might be your baseline—but it’s not a personal failure. You were asked to carry so much before you even got to define who you are.

Discover how ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) can help when traditional therapy stalls. Learn the neuroscience behind ketamine, its mental health benefits, and how it supports emotional breakthroughs and neuroplasticity.

Discover how shows like Love Island, Temptation Island, and Love is Blind impact our beliefs about modern dating, intimacy, and attachment—and what real relationship development actually looks like, according to a couples therapist.

When used outside its intended domain, AI—even one as advanced as ChatGPT—can unintentionally aggravate mental‑health challenges, blur reality, and fuel delusions.

Certain triggers—like a sound, a smell, or a thought—might snap you back to the original event, bringing with it intense fear, sadness, panic. Living on this edge, bracing for possible triggers, wondering when the past might come crashing back into the present is not only painful but also exhausting and disruptive to daily life.

For many eldest daughters, growing up meant becoming “the third parent” before getting to be a child. This experience, often called parentification when expanded into a chronic pattern, can shape how we move through the world: how we relate, how we work, how we love, and even how we make sense of our needs.

As a therapist who works extensively with members of the Asian diaspora, I hear this question often, “Do you think my mom or dad is a narcissist?”. In fact, it’s not uncommon for clients to come to therapy with the deeply-rooted belief that one or both of their Asian parents is/are a narcissist. So let’s unpack this question and explore how culture plays a role.

ADHD’s impact goes beyond focus and organization—it can significantly influence relational dynamics, often in ways couples don’t immediately recognize.

Early childhood trauma shapes many aspects of our personality development, including how we see ourselves, navigate relationships and select our partners. Many who have experienced early childhood trauma- and have related core abandonment wounds- find themselves repeatedly drawn to emotionally unavailable partners with narcissistic tendencies.

Chronic insomnia, characterized by persistent difficulty in initiating or maintaining sleep, affects approximately 10% to 15% of the U.S. population. Beyond just feeling tired, insomnia can negatively impact mental health, cognitive function, and physical well-being.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is an approach to understanding and healing the mind. Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s, IFS is built on the idea that the mind is made up of multiple "parts," each with its own unique perspective, emotions, and desires. 

The experience of being an adult child of immigrants (ACOI) can be profoundly complex, shaped by a blend of cultural, generational, and familial dynamics. While this identity offers unique strengths, it also presents distinct challenges that can significantly impact mental health and emotional well-being.

The role of the eldest daughter in many families, particularly in immigrant or high-stress households, is often shaped by a set of expectations that can go beyond the typical responsibilities of sibling relationships.

In a world saturated with distractions, maintaining focus and productivity can be particularly challenging, especially for individuals living with ADHD. The Pomodoro Technique offers a simple yet powerful method to improve concentration and manage time effectively.

Anxiety consists of the interplay of two co-occurring beliefs-that something bad will happen and that, when that thing happens, we will be ill-equipped to cope. The weight of this cognitive coupling can be debilitating. We may engage in avoidant behaviors and in frantic attempts to control our environment.

People often come to therapy with insight into the patterns of their life while also feeling stuck in those same patterns. Pairing insight with behavioral change is key to sustainable progress towards our goals. So let’s talk about the basics of behavioral change!