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  • Anxiety
  • overthinking
  • perfectionism
  • self-criticism

Why You Are So Hard on Yourself (and Can’t Stop) – Self-Criticism Explained

June 22, 2026
by Kim Jones, LMFT
7 min read
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Why am I so hard on myself? It’s a question a lot of people ask quietly — often after a long day of overthinking, second-guessing, or replaying something they wish had gone differently. There’s a voice inside...

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  • Anxiety
  • letting go
  • perfectionism

Why You Can’t Let Things Go and How Perfectionism Quietly Takes Over

June 8, 2026
by Kim Jones, LMFT
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Understanding perfectionism, anxiety, and the pressure to always get it right Why Can’t I Let Things Go It might be a small moment that sticks with you longer than it should. Something you said in a conversation. A...

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  • online therapy

Online Therapy for Anxiety: Does It Actually Work?

June 1, 2026
by Kim Jones, LMFT
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If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy for anxiety, chances are you’ve wondered: “Is online therapy actually as good as in-person? Or am I settling for something less...

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  • grief

Why Grief Doesn’t Follow a Straight Line —  The Stages, the Tasks and What Healing Actually Looks Like

May 11, 2026
by Kim Jones, LMFT
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Most people expect grief to follow a predictable path. You lose someone or something and you feel sad for a while, and then slowly you start to feel better. But that’s not how grief usually works. Grief can knock you flat...

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  • depression
  • emotionally numb
  • seasonal depression

Is It Normal to Feel Emotionally Numb or Disconnected?

May 7, 2026
by Kim Jones, LMFT
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Feeling emotionally numb can be quietly unsettling. You might notice that things that used to feel meaningful now feel distant or muted. You go through your day feeling “fine” — but also strangely disconnected...

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  • Anxiety
  • overthinking
  • relationships

Overthinking in Relationships: Why It Happens and How to Stop (and When Therapy Helps)

May 4, 2026
by Kim Jones, LMFT
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You send a text.They don’t respond right away. Your mind starts trying to make sense of it. You replay what you said. You wonder if something felt off. You go back and forth between explanations—maybe they’re busy...

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  • Anxiety
  • overthinking
  • worry

Why Can’t I Stop Worrying? — And What to Do About It

April 30, 2026
by Kim Jones, LMFT
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Excessive Worry Isn’t a Character Flaw It’s a signal — and one that responds to the right kind of support. If your mind never seems to slow down — cycling through the same fears, the...

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  • Teen Behavior
  • Teen Therapy

Is My Teen’s Behavior Normal — Or Is It Time for Therapy?

April 27, 2026
by Kim Jones, LMFT
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You’ve been watching your teen closely — and something feels off, but you can’t quite name it. You don’t want to overreact. But you also don’t want to wait too long. Many parents find themselves...

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  • insomnia
  • overthinking

Why Your Mind Won’t Shut Off at Night | Overthinking Help

April 20, 2026
by Kim Jones, LMFT
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Why Your Mind Won’t Shut Off at Night — And What to Do About It You finally get into bed. The day is done. Everything goes quiet. And then your mind wakes up. You replay a conversation from this morning...

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  • Anxiety
  • overthinking

High-Functioning Anxiety: Signs & Therapy | San Diego & California

April 18, 2026
by Kim Jones, LMFT
6 min read
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When You Look Fine but Feel Overwhelmed Inside You check everything off the list. You show up. You keep it together. You stay connected in your community and may even be the person others rely on. But somewhere underneath all...

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