Is it possible to love a child too much? While neglect leaves obvious scars, overprotection can create a 'golden cage' that stunts a child's growth just as deeply. Explore how these two parenting extremes impact brain development and why the signs of overprotection must change as your child grows

A therapist-informed, nervous-system guide to managing anger, calming emotional triggers, and responding instead of reacting.

Oral Fixation : Have you noticed that during moments of stress, loneliness, or overwhelm, you automatically turn to certain behaviors such as emotional eating, nail biting, smoking, excessive talking, drinking something warm, or seeking constant reassurance? In classical psychology, these patterns were described as oral fixation . Today, we understand them more compassionately as early-learned strategies for emotional regulation and safety . ⸻ 🍼  Beyond classical theory: wha

In friendships, closeness is a beautiful thing—sharing secrets, supporting each other, being there through the highs and lows. But...

Melancholia isn’t just sadness—it’s a quiet soul state that calls us inward. In this blog post, I explore melancholia through Jungian lenses

Children notice what we try to hide. A grandmother’s secret cigarette and a mother’s quiet agreement may seem harmless—but the silence speak

sarcasm may act as a shield: protecting vulnerability, masking discomfort, or expressing unspoken frustration. What lies beneath the joke?

Have you ever felt that your deepest wounds happened in relationship? This blog post explores how healing happens the same way—with others.

This post explores the hidden tension between your desire to grow and the part of you that clings to safety. All parts are welcomed!

Explore how the need to be right can reveal a hidden form of narcissism. This blog post offers compassionate insight into relational dynamic

Exploring envy, jealousy, greed, and the emotions we often hide Most of us like to think of ourselves as kind, generous, and loving. But...

Have you ever felt consumed by thoughts of someone—imagining conversations, relationships, or futures that haven’t happened yet? Maybe...

Have you ever felt like your anger was trying to speak up for something deeper? Sometimes our reactions aren’t just about the...

Reflections on Loss and the Writings of C.S. Lewis Grief changes everything.  It alters how we see the world, how we move through it, and...

Family Constellation provides an easy move to help heal family systems

Are you worth it? Worthiness. It’s a word that echoes quietly in therapy rooms, behind questions like:  Am I enough? Do I matter? Do I...

The Chore, the Complaint, and the Core Wound Beneath They spent the whole weekend together, side by side—fixing shelves, reorganizing...

Family dynamics are shaped by many factors, including love, attachment, and resilience. But often, unspoken emotions—especially shame—can...

Children don’t have the words to express what they feel, but they do have play. In many ways, play is their first language—a space where...

Pornography addiction is often dismissed or downplayed, but its impact runs deep—affecting not just the individual but also their...