“Bed rotting” has taken over TikTok with billions of views, sold as the ultimate form of self-care. On the surface, it sounds soothing. Curl up in bed, shut out the world, and scroll or binge-watch until the day passes. But as a therapist, I’m seeing a very different...
When I completed my Ketamine-Assisted Therapy certification, I experienced the single worst thing that can happen to a therapist during an altered-state training: I was left alone, unheld, and essentially abandoned at the most vulnerable moment of the experience. We...
Ketamine can change mental and emotional patterns by creating a temporary but powerful state of neuroplasticity — making the brain more flexible, open to new perspectives, and less locked into rigid or destructive thought loops. 1. Interrupts Default Mode Network...
Pros, Cons, Limitations, and What You Really Need to Know Artificial intelligence has entered nearly every corner of our lives—from how we shop to how we plan our day. And naturally, people are beginning to wonder: Can AI help with my mental health? The answer is both...
A Brief Guide to Psychedelic Therapy Psychedelic-assisted therapy has been making headlines for its potential to help people heal from depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health challenges. While each medicine has its own unique properties, they all work by...
When the text came in—“I’m in love with my AI, can you help?”—I stared at it for a full minute. Not because I was shocked. I wasn’t. I was… intrigued. I’ve sat with all kinds of couples: fiery ones, anxious-avoidant duos, throuples, polycules, and more than a few...
What Is IFS Therapy and How Does It Heal Trauma? Have you ever felt torn between two conflicting inner voices? Maybe part of you wants to move forward, but another part holds you back. Or perhaps there’s a part of you that says “yes” to others when deep down,...
Exhale longer than you inhaleTry a 4-count in, 6-count out breath to signal safety to your body. Orient to your environmentSlowly look around the room. Name 5 things you see. Remind your system: you’re safe right now. Move your bodyShake out your hands, stretch, or...
A Guide to Understanding EMDR Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps people heal from trauma, anxiety, and a variety of other psychological challenges. Although EMDR was developed to treat...
Have you ever felt that your partner is hard to read or elusive? It might seem like they don’t fully give you their heart, and you wish they would express more desire or need for your company. If this sounds familiar, you may be dealing with a fearful avoidant...
