I Want to Be in My Left Mind
I spend a lot of time thinking about what we call “wrong.” Not morally wrong. Neurologically, emotionally, behaviorally wrong. The quiet, pervasive […]
Tag: Therapy
“You Don’t Look Anorexic.”
That’s the Point. You have been thinking about food for most of the day. Not enjoying it – thinking about it; calculating […]
Therapy That Fits You, Not a Manual
An Eclectic, Trauma-Informed Approach to Therapy That Fits You, Not the Other Way Around Most people who reach out for therapy already […]
Self-Actualization & Why Skipping Steps Won’t Work
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs explained through trauma, eating disorders, and burnout, and why unmet needs block healing and self trust.
Beyond Fixing Yourself: Values-Based Therapy Framework
CIRCA: Compassion – Integrity – Resilience – Candor – Acceptance Most people come to therapy believing something is wrong with them. Not […]
My Philosophy in Therapy Practice
A trauma-informed therapist shares the philosophies shaping her work with eating disorders, burnout, and perfectionism.
Reclaiming Health When Health Fixates on Weight
A therapist’s take on resisting diet culture and reclaiming health on “Women’s Healthy Weight Day” Each January, on the Thursday of the […]
Rethinking Reflection Rituals
Burn It Down or Light a Candle, How to Review Your Year Without Shame or Toxic Positivity
The Myth of “Fixing Yourself”
A Virginia therapist explains how CIRCA, a mindfulness based framework rooted in compassion and acceptance, helps you heal from shame, burnout, and self judgment.
Holiday Breaks Are Here Again!
Therapy break coming up. Use these grounding tools, distress tolerance strategies, and recovery aligned practices to stay steady between sessions.