When I was still in training, my supervisor wondered aloud: who is a therapist’s therapist? Years later, after my own seasons of burnout and watching colleagues struggle, I found myself choosing to work with healthcare professionals. In this post, I share why I love this population, why the fear of not being understood keeps so many helpers from reaching out, and why caring for yourself is not selfish but downright practical. Because yes, I’m the therapist for therapists.

As a trauma therapist working with high-performing professionals, I hear about money constantly, and it's rarely just about numbers. This post shares five patterns I notice in session: the stress response to checking a bank account, avoidance as a freeze response, how financial stress impairs decision-making, physical symptoms that appear before money is named as the cause, and why money conflict in relationships is rarely about the money itself.

I tell clients to hire a housecleaner, and I mean it. Not instead of therapy, but sometimes before it. This post is about why cleaning guilt usually isn't about laziness, why needing help isn't a moral failing, and why clearing your space can make room for deeper work.

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Attending a nutrition-focused mental health retreat offered professional growth, self-care, and a new perspective on holistic therapy.

We all need our mental health days. What to do on a mental health day depends on your energy, time, means, and the needs of your brain/body.

People at some points in their lives will face awful events, such as the loss of a loved one. It’s important to note that trauma is a ver...

Is the thought of going to work starting to fill you with dread? Do you find yourself calling out sick more often because you "just can't...

The holiday season can be both a source of joy and a source of stress. During this time of year, I often have clients who report intense ...

In a previous post on burnout, I noted general recommendations for combating burnout during stressful circumstances. However, I feel that...

I’ve noticed many of my clients this year express stress around their finances, and with the potential of a recession hitting us that str...