
How to Stop Letting Your Past Define You
Explore how to take responsibility for your life without letting your past control your choices or define your identity.
Alaina Reichwald, MA LMFT
5 days ago2 min read

Yes, and Now What?
Understanding your patterns is only the beginning. Real change begins when insight is paired with consistent action.
Stephanie Rudolph, MA, LMFT
7 days ago2 min read


When Some Emotional Wounds Persist: Facing Pain That Refuses to Fade
Some emotional wounds linger without change Discover how to engage with pain when time alone is not enough.
Contributing Writer
Apr 82 min read

When Emotional Pain Begins to Look Like Personality: Why Some People Avoid Therapy
Chronic emotional pain can mimic personality traits making it harder to seek help even when treatment is possible and overdue.
Estee Cohen PhD
Apr 53 min read


Recursive Layering: When Your Defense Mechanisms Have Their Own Defense Mechanisms
Defense mechanisms can defend each other, forming recursive layering that disconnects us from the original emotion.
Estee Cohen PhD
Apr 23 min read

Healing Old Wounds: How Hypnotherapy with a Licensed Psychotherapist Can Transform Trauma
Learn how hypnotherapy transforms trauma by reshaping subconscious patterns and promoting lasting emotional healing.
Alaina Reichwald, MA LMFT
Mar 312 min read


How Do We Recognize When Therapy is Working?
How do we recognize when therapy is working? Progress is measured by resilience, self-awareness, and emotional capacity.
Alaina Reichwald, MA LMFT
Mar 193 min read


Mental Exhaustion and the Reality of Self-Improvement
Constant self-improvement can lead to mental exhaustion. Learn how to balance growth with trust in the progress you've already made.
Contributing Writer
Feb 42 min read


Are Chatbots the Counselors of Tomorrow or a Temporary Fix
Explore how tools like chatbots and wearables impact emotional well-being and human connection.
Contributing Writer
Jan 103 min read


More Than Credentials, How to Find a Therapist Who Fits
Discover how to choose the right therapist by focusing on trust, emotional chemistry, and the intangible factors that truly matter.
Contributing Writer
Nov 22, 20242 min read