Mental Health Blog - Anxiety, OCD and Overwhelm
Can You Have a Successful Career As a Woman with Anxiety?
In my 20+ years of working with people experiencing anxiety, stress, and burnout, I've met professionals in a variety of fields who have built meaningful and successful careers. Anxiety didn't stop them from succeeding, but it often made success feel much harder than it needed to be.
What Should I Expect From OCD Therapy
OCD therapy begins by helping you understand how OCD works, why you feel stuck, and how your unique obsessions and compulsions are keeping the cycle going. Together, we'll build skills to regulate your nervous system before using evidence-based approaches. Therapy moves at a pace that feels challenging but manageable, with the goal of helping you break free from OCD's grip, regain confidence in yourself, and spend less time controlled by intrusive thoughts and compulsions.
How Do I Choose the Right Therapist for Me?
Choosing the right therapist isn't about finding the person with the most credentials or the perfect therapy modality, it's about finding someone you feel comfortable with, understood by, and safe enough to be vulnerable with. Look for a therapist who has experience with the concerns you're facing, offers a free consultation, and whose approach resonates with you.
Can’t Relax Without Feeling Guilty? Your Nervous System May Be the Reason
Many busy, high-functioning women struggle with productivity guilt; that uncomfortable feeling that shows up when you slow down, rest, or take time for yourself. Even when you know you deserve a break, it can feel strangely difficult to actually relax. Let’s explore why productivity guilt happens, how the nervous system plays a role, and what can help shift this pattern over time.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Getting Help
Many high-functioning women quietly live with symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) without realizing that what they’re experiencing has a name and that effective help exists. Let’s talk about what OCD actually is, how it can show up, and how therapy can help. Click here to find out more.
Anxiety: Practices to Help Untangle Fear From Facts
If you live with anxiety, you likely know how convincing fear can feel. A single thought can spiral into a sense of urgency, dread, or certainty that something bad is about to happen. Even when part of you knows the fear may not be rational, your body reacts as if it is undeniably true. Continue reading to find out more.
Understanding OCD in Children and Teens: A Comprehensive Guide
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood, particularly when it comes to children and adolescents. It’s not just about being neat or organized; OCD can significantly impact a young person’s daily life. Read this post to find out more.