As summer winds down, you might feel a mix of emotions. The long, sunny days give way to shorter evenings and a return to routine. This transition can stir up feelings of stress, uncertainty, or a desire for change. If you’ve been thinking about therapy but haven’t taken the step yet, fall offers a unique opportunity to begin your journey toward better mental health. Here’s why starting therapy in the fall can be a helpful choice. The Emotional Shift at the End of Summer The

A Holly Jolly Stress Fest? Navigating the holiday season can be a challenge. Along with the turkey and cranberry sauce, the cookies and milk, can come emotions that are difficult to cope with. During this time of year, it's not uncommon to feel lonely, isolated, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or disappointed. The holidays tend to come with a lot of expectations and traditions, and financial strain or social pressure can be felt more acutely. It can be especially challenging

The COVID-19 pandemic changed many things about how we interact with one another, and the use of conferencing technology such as Zoom exploded. Work, school, and doctor’s appointments were conducted virtually, and during lockdown, one of the only ways to connect with our loved ones was through a screen. By the time I opened my psychotherapy practice in April 2022, many things had gone back to a relative norm. Despite this, it became clear that hybrid work, online classes, and