“Do I need therapy, or am I just being dramatic?” I hear this question sometimes from family, friends and new clients in my Bellingham practice. People wonder if their problems are “bad enough” to justify seeing a therapist. They worry they’re overreacting, being weak, or…
You’re grieving, but when you try to talk about it, people change the subject. They tell you to “move on” or remind you that “it’s been long enough.” Maybe they never acknowledged your loss in the first place-no casserole, no card, no “I’m so sorry…
You’re lying awake at 2 AM again, heart pounding for no clear reason. Or maybe you know exactly why—the rent’s due, you’re behind on a project, you haven’t heard from that friend in weeks, and the winter gray has settled in for its seventh straight…
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…
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