Can you hate yourself into a better you?

Are you your own worst critic? Do you hold yourself to impossibly high standards? Do you beat yourself up for things other people wouldn’t even think about? Do you blame yourself when bad things happen? Self-loathing or self-hate isn’t something we’re born with. Self-hate is a learned pattern of thinking and behavior that can be … Continue reading »
Can you hate yourself into a better you?

I see you…

silently watching my posts. Feeling intrigued, yet skeptical, about whether therapy can make a difference. You’re hung up on the “I can fix it myself” stance. You’ve convinced yourself that “it’s not THAT bad” and it’s not at a point where you actually need someone else to help navigate through your life. I see you. … Continue reading »
I see you…

“I’m sorry. “

Apologies are best if they’re done immediately after doing something wrong. However, sometimes it takes a little soul-searching in order to find the right words to say. Some apologies may take years. Some apologies never happen. It all depends on the people involved. Some people lack the self-esteem required to take responsibility for their less … Continue reading »
“I’m sorry. “

Looking at Your Dark Side.

Have you experienced something traumatic in your life? Are you filled with anxiety and don’t know why? Do you have a history of abuse or intrusive memories? Do you have self-destructive habits that you can’t seem to shake? Despite your best efforts to leave the past behind, do you find yourself spinning your wheels? Answering … Continue reading »
Looking at Your Dark Side.

Sometimes life just refuses to go according to plan.

Perhaps the relationship you have always dreamed of is deteriorating. Maybe you lost someone close to you or experienced a health scare. Perhaps you ended up in a career that is unfulfilling or your company recently downsized. Although we’d like to think we know exactly how our lives are going to turn out, this isn’t … Continue reading »
Sometimes life just refuses to go according to plan.

Feeling like an imposter?

Do you secretly worry that others will find out that you’re not as smart or capable as they think you are? When you’re in a room full of people do you see everyone else as more accomplished, more proficient and more intelligent than you? Do you shy away from challenges because of nagging self-doubt? Do … Continue reading »
Feeling like an imposter?