Many people become known as the reliable one — the person others call when they need help, the person who keeps things moving, the person who handles what needs to be handled. You may be the one who remembers the...
Author - Kim Jones, LMFT
The holidays can bring a lot of good things—time with family, traditions, celebrations, and a chance to slow down. They can also bring stress and anxiety. For some, the season can also bring up the absence of someone they’ve...
Have you ever made a decision and then immediately started questioning whether you made the right choice? Maybe you replay the conversation that led up to it. Maybe you ask other people what they think, hoping their...
You know you’re overwhelmed. You know you need more time, more space, or simply a break. But when someone asks something of you, saying no feels almost impossible. You may immediately start thinking about how they will...
When Stress Starts to Feel Like More Than Stress Everyone experiences stress: A difficult week at work. A major life transition. Relationship problems. Financial pressure. Parenting demands. A new job, a move, a divorce, or...
You’re getting things done. You’re showing up for the people you care about. You’re meeting your responsibilities, keeping up with work, managing your household, and trying to take care of yourself along the way. From...
It’s the night before the first day of school, and your teenager is still awake at midnight, scrolling their phone instead of sleeping, insisting they’re “fine.” Or maybe it’s move-in day for your...
Signs You May Be Ready for Support—Even If You Aren’t in Crisis Have you ever wondered whether what you’re experiencing is “serious enough” for therapy? Maybe you’ve caught yourself...
Understanding Why Your Brain Naturally Focuses on Problems—and How to Find More Balance Have you ever noticed how one small criticism can stay with you all day while several compliments quickly fade into the...
Understand why you feel overwhelmed, how your nervous system responds to stress, and what helps you find lasting calm. Have you ever told yourself to “just relax,” only to discover that your body seems...
