How to Beat Winter Blues in Colorado
Winter is a season that many people struggle with. When the sun starts setting at 7 p.m. in late Fall, I often find myself feeling melancholic and wistful for the long, sunny days of summer. As someone who grew up in South Florida, I never experienced a true winter until moving to Colorado in 2019. […]
What Makes a Good Therapist?
And How Do You Know If You’ll Like Your New Therapist? It’s common to hear people say, “everyone should go to therapy.” And while I agree that therapy can be beneficial for most people, the reality is that finding a good therapist is hard. With the endless sea of choices, from BetterHelp and Talkspace, to […]
When Saying ‘No’ is Self-Care: Rethinking Personal Boundaries Beyond Respect
When I first started setting and practicing boundaries, things were clunky at the start. I would “set a boundary,” but no one was listening or respecting my boundaries. I was furious, sad, and a bit embarrassed. Wasn’t it obvious? But here’s a twist I learned later after I became a therapist: boundaries are less about […]