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Here at the blog, we explore the emotional complexities of being human—the struggles that shape us, the relationships that sustain us, the unconscious patterns that ask for our attention, and the possibilities for healing and growth. Whether you’re a fellow clinician, a curious mind, or someone navigating the inner work of living, we hope these reflections offer resonance, insight, and connection.
Why Trauma Symptoms Can Show Up Years Later in Women
Guest post by AMFM Treatment, a residential therapy center with locations in California, Minnesota, and Virginia. There is a common assumption, even among clinicians, that trauma announces itself. That something terrible happens and a person falls apart in…
DBT Skills Are For Everyone: Why This Therapy Isn’t Just for Crisis
When I tell people I run a DBT skills group, I usually get one of two reactions. Either a blank look — what’s DBT? — or a careful, slightly alarmed pause, because the person has heard of DBT and associates it with something serious. A diagnosis. A hospitalization….
Can AI Replace Therapy? Why a Digital Face Will Never Be Human
Can AI replace therapy? The short answer is no. While technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, moving from simple text bots to hyper-realistic video avatars, a digital face will never be human. In psychodynamic therapy, the relationship between two people is not a…
What Words Cannot Hold: A Therapist’s Reflections on Emotional Awareness
I was in New York last spring, and like many visitors, I did the classic New York thing and I went to a Broadway show. I was with my family, and they wanted to see Hadestown. *Spoiler Alert* If you don’t know what Hadestown is about, it’s a musical adaptation of the…
What Is a Process Group? Inside Real Talk, Our Adult Interpersonal Process Group
Joining a process group can feel both exciting and unfamiliar, especially if you’re wondering what actually happens in a group or whether it might be a good fit for you. Real Talk is our ongoing adult interpersonal process group designed to help people deepen…
What Does It Mean When We Say “Relational Psychotherapy”?
Searching for a therapist can be hard. When looking for a therapist, there are several factors that determine what is a good fit. If you go online and search for psychologists and therapists in Psychology Today, you may come across multiple profiles that list terms…
Self-Compassion For When We Screw Up
Earlier this week, I left a friend and fellow mother without support during a difficult moment at the playground. I had felt awkward, and old fears had been triggered about “getting in the way” and taking up space. So instead of moving closer to the situation, I…
Finding Healing and Belonging: Embracing Mental Health for Asian Americans
“We can have safety, belonging, and authenticity, but the experience of being received and held with compassion and care is almost magical.” – Jenny Wang, PhD As a therapist of Japanese and Taiwanese descent, I intimately understand the complex experience of…
Culturally Compassionate Care for Asian American Clients: Insights for Therapists
“If we can normalize that everybody experiences mental health in a tangible way, then I hope it helps normalize that mental health is something we can talk about and seek support for.” – Jenny Wang, PhD As an Asian American therapist, my professional journey has…
Healing from Religious Trauma
Religious trauma can be difficult to consciously recognize, and exceptionally painful to name. What it means to heal from religious trauma can be even more elusive. Often, it creeps up on you. After all, who goes to a religious or spiritual gathering expecting to be…