Why Do I Shut Down When Someone Gets Close?
Pulling away just as someone gets close is one of the most common difficulties clients bring to me. You may like the person and sense that things are going well, yet find yourself replying more slowly, noticing small faults or feeling unexpectedly flat. The change can feel confusing, even cruel, because it is difficult to […]
What Is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a common and often misunderstood mental health challenge.
What Is Existential Anxiety?
Anxiety is often seen as something to be managed, treated, or eliminated. But what if some forms of anxiety aren’t simply disorders
Death Anxiety Five Years After COVID-19: Why It’s Still With Us
It’s been five years since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but for many, the psychological impact lingers — quietly, persistently. One of the most pervasive and often unspoken effects? Death anxiety.
Understanding Shame: How It Impacts Mental Health and How Therapy Can Help
Shame is a frequent companion in the therapy room. It creeps into our lives, convincing us that our very core is unworthy and unlovable.