This is where mental health meets real talk. Just like our upcoming podcast “Chair Time with T,” this blog dives into the messy, but necessary conversations about life, healing, and everything in between. Expect a mix of psychoeducation, reflections from my work as a therapist, and my unfiltered take on mental health matters. No jargon, no fluff. Just honest insights to help you think, grow, and maybe even laugh along the way.
Easing Out of the Lion’s Mouth There’s a saying my grandmother used to repeat: “When you’ve got your head in the lion’s mouth, ease it out.” That one idea offered guidance when I felt lost. It’s simple, but it carries a deep kind of wisdom. There are situations that...
A Challenging Season in the World This month has felt especially heavy. National and international politics are in disarray; the headlines tell of school shootings, a teen suicide linked to AI, and endless images of violence replaying across social media. And while I...
Under the Surface: Lately, I’ve noticed something unsettling, not just in my own body, but in the people around me. Friends, colleagues, and even strangers at the store—they’re all complaining of sudden bouts of insomnia, unexplained body aches, and anxiety that seems...
The Cost of the Hustle: Learning to Rest Without Losing the Dream Rest… (long sigh). I'll be honest … this piece is hard to write. Not because I don't believe in rest, but because I still struggle with it myself. When you're trying to build something—a career, a life,...
Why Reclaiming Your Value Takes More Than a Mantra Let me be honest: I struggle with the way people throw around the word “worthy” as if it were a magical word that, when spoken, will eliminate a person’s deep struggles with self-value. My struggle isn’t with the...
The Real Answer to Common Question I hear this question regularly, usually with a tone that suggests the person already knows the answer. And I get it, if therapy can't erase what happened to you, what's the point? Here's the straightforward answer: Therapy doesn't...
Why I Don’t Do Phone Consultations I've been practicing for over twenty years, and it’s always interesting to me when my supervisees want to jump on a 15-minute call with a potential client to “see if they’re a good fit.” (Air quotes, with a sarcastic smirk, if that...
Let's be honest—seeking therapy isn't always an easy decision. Maybe you've been carrying around pain that feels too heavy to examine. Maybe you're excelling in your professional life but struggling with relationships. Or perhaps you're simply tired of feeling stuck,...