A brief essay on the peculiar exhaustion of believing, losing, and having to begin again.

There is a particular kind of heartbreak that comes with loving an animal. And if you’ve ever lost one, you know exactly what I mean.

Slow and vague is just avoidance with good PR.

Why some therapists (including me) move away from insurance panels, and what that means for you as a client.

You may be familiar with the pull of reassurance. Something feels uncertain, so you ask "Did I lock the door?" "Is this thought normal?" "Tell me I didn't hurt anyone." For a few seconds, maybe a few minutes, it works. The anxiety drops. You breathe again. But then…… it’s back and much stronger.

On honoring the endings that happen while everyone is still alive.

When you hear the words spell, shaman, or witch, it is easy to picture Halloween costumes or movie tropes. If you strip away the theatrics, these words still point to roles and practices that are alive and useful today. Read on for more.

In therapy terms, grounding is any skill that brings your attention back to the present moment and reconnects you with your body or environment. Instead of getting swept away by racing thoughts or emotions, grounding helps you find a foothold. Think of it as an anchor in the storm.

Here are three grounding techniques you can try this week: