As your kids launch into the world—traveling, working, studying abroad, or finding love—you might find yourself scrolling through their photos and feeling something more complicated than pride. They’re living big, colorful lives while yours suddenly feels smaller, quieter, or even dull. It’s not that you’re unhappy…
The holiday season is often portrayed as joyful, cozy, and full of connection. But for many people, it’s also a time of heightened stress, grief, and loneliness. If you’ve ever wondered why you feel worse instead of better during the holidays, you’re not alone. For some it…
Benzodiazepines—like lorazepam, Xanax, or Valium—are often prescribed in moments of crisis. Anxiety feels unbearable, panic steals your breath, or sleep won’t come. The relief they bring can feel like a miracle. But many people don’t realize these medications act directly on the nervous system, the…
Trauma has a way of shaking the ground beneath us. It doesn’t just affect our bodies and emotions; it can reach into the deepest parts of who we are—our sense of safety, our relationships, and even our faith. I’ve sat with many people who whisper…
For many people of faith, the idea of seeing a therapist brings mixed feelings. You might wonder: If I trust God, do I really need therapy? Or you might have heard the opposite: Faith is fine for comfort, but real healing only comes from psychology. Both views miss…
Have you ever felt your heart race in a crowded store, or noticed your shoulders tense up after scrolling through endless notifications? Many people describe their anxiety as “coming out of nowhere,” but often it’s triggered by something more basic: sensory overwhelm. We live in…
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