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“I’m So Lucky”… Practicing Gratitude Without Silencing Honesty

“I’m So Lucky”… Practicing Gratitude Without Silencing Honesty

by Tom | Feb 28, 2026 | Therapy Insights

March often brings a sense that we should be feeling better. The days are getting longer and spring is approaching. There’s a subtle cultural pressure to feel hopeful, refreshed, and grateful. That’s usually when the phrase shows up: “I’m so lucky.” Sometimes it’s...
​​Healthy Relationships Aren’t Perfect: Communication, Boundaries, and Repair

​​Healthy Relationships Aren’t Perfect: Communication, Boundaries, and Repair

by Tom | Feb 14, 2026 | Therapy Insights

The truth is, healthy relationships are almost never perfect. They’re messy, can be challenging, and full of opportunities for growth. What makes a relationship truly strong isn’t the absence of conflict, but how we communicate, set boundaries, and repair after things...
How to Be the Best Partner: A Guide to Growing Together in Relationships

How to Be the Best Partner: A Guide to Growing Together in Relationships

by Tom | Feb 3, 2026 | Therapy Insights

In a world that often romanticizes falling in love, we sometimes forget that staying in love and more importantly, growing in love- takes work, intention, and emotional skill. Being a great partner isn’t just about grand gestures or being “perfect”...
The Power of Self-Reflection: Journaling Your Way to Mental Clarity

The Power of Self-Reflection: Journaling Your Way to Mental Clarity

by Tom | Jan 15, 2026 | Therapy Insights

The start of a new year often brings big intentions, like new goals, new habits, and sometimes a lot of pressure to “get it right.” But before you dive headfirst into resolutions, there’s a simple tool that can help you set yourself up for success: self-reflection....
How to Set Mental Health Goals You Can Actually Maintain

How to Set Mental Health Goals You Can Actually Maintain

by Tom | Jan 3, 2026 | Therapy Insights

I am notorious for thinking too big. I tend to set a long list of goals and then feel discouraged when I can’t maintain all of them. This is something I see often in therapy as well, clients who are motivated, insightful, and genuinely wanting change, yet feel stuck...
Every Grief is Different: What I’ve Learned from Loss

Every Grief is Different: What I’ve Learned from Loss

by Tom | Dec 1, 2025 | Therapy Insights

This year, I lost my grandparent. Five years ago, I lost my sibling. Two very different losses, two very different versions of grief, and both have shaped the way I understand what it means to mourn someone. I’ve been thinking a lot about how grief isn’t singular. It...
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