I remember the first time a client asked me, “Can depression make you angry?” It caught me off guard—not because I didn’t know the answer, but because it’s a question we don’t talk about enough. Depression often gets painted as quiet sadness or emotional withdrawal,...
Have you ever felt like a loud conversation, a vacuum cleaner, or even the sound of traffic pushes you over the edge? You’re not alone. Noise sensitivity anxiety isn’t just about being annoyed by sounds—it’s about how your brain and body react to them. For many, these...
Signs Your Child Might Be Experiencing Trauma Childhood trauma rarely looks the way you expect. Learn to recognize the signals before they start shaping your child’s development in harmful ways. Many children experience trauma without the language to explain it....
Behavioral therapy helps children do more than behave — it helps them build the tools they need to live, relate, and recover with confidence. A child’s behavior is never just a series of actions—it’s a language. When a child struggles with emotional regulation, coping...
When I was in my early twenties, I had a friend—let’s call her Maria—who seemed to radiate energy and optimism. Then, almost overnight, she started withdrawing, barely leaving her apartment. I remember asking, “Why don’t you just get up and push through it?” What I...
Packing up your life and moving to a new location is exciting—until it’s not. One minute, you’re dreaming of fresh starts and decorating your new home, and the next, you’re consumed by packing boxes, to-do lists, and the fear of leaving behind everything...
