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The evolution of psychotherapy over recent decades appears to converge toward a shared observation and understanding: certain dimensions of human experience, particularly those related to emotional vulnerability, cannot be “corrected” through cognitive approaches alone but require a quality of relationship and recognition before any meaningful transformation can occur. This emerging perspective not only represents a paradigm shift away from therapeutic models primarily focuse

Personal growth is rarely a straight path. Instead, it often unfolds in a spiral: moving forward, encountering old patterns, and then progressing again with new insight. This natural rhythm of healing can be frustrating but understanding it in therapy is crucial. Many clients feel discouraged when they revisit struggles, they thought they had overcome. They might ask, “Why am I back here again?” But they’re not in the same place, they’re returning with greater awareness, new

Interpersonal trauma doesn’t always begin with a major event. Sometimes, it’s woven into the small moments where we felt excluded, humiliated, unsafe, or unseen — or where we were mocked in front of others, put on the spot, and made to feel small under the gaze of a group. Such experiences can leave us feeling ashamed, inferior, or as though something is wrong with us. Over time, they quietly shape how we relate to ourselves and to others. This kind of trauma often leaves tra

Many veterans return from service carrying more than physical wounds. Nightmares, anger, shame, and a deep sense of disconnection often linger long after deployment ends. Traditional PTSD treatments can help, but many veterans say these approaches feel clinical, impersonal, or too focused on symptom control. What if healing didn’t require fighting the trauma but learning to listen to it with compassion? That’s the idea behind Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Instead of

We say it all the time: “I’m trying.” It slips out when someone asks how the new habit is going, how therapy feels, or whether we’ve made progress on that big life change. It’s a simple phrase, but it carries layers of meaning. On the surface, it’s an affirmation of movement, a way of saying, “I’m in the arena, not on the sidelines.” It signals that we’re engaged in the work of change, even if the results aren’t visible yet. In that way, “I’m trying” honors the truth that me

When you picture therapy, you might imagine talking things through, getting advice, or finding solutions. But there’s something that often surprises people when they start the process: sometimes, the most important thing your therapist will ask you to do… is to slow down. Not slow down your life — not right away, at least — but slow down in the moment . To take a breath. To pause after a sentence. To notice what’s happening in your body or heart before rushing to the next tho