"Asking for help is courage in action. It’s not weakness—it’s leadership. When we seek support, we’re not only helping ourselves but also breaking cycles for...

Fear-based functioning is a reality for many first-generation children. Growing up with parents who had to operate in survival mode—whether due to immigration, financial insecurity,...

"There are 10 different types of self-sabotage and they show up in different ways for all of us. These are patterns we adopted as children...

Society tells us success is all about the grind—but is it really? Licensed therapist Brandon Shindo, LCSW, challenges the achievement-obsessed narrative and redefines success on...

I never liked Hallmark holiday movies. I’m coming to dislike Netflix Christmas specials and Hulu holiday meet-cutes. I watch these stories where there’s one maybe...

Imagine This: A world where your worth isn’t tied to a scale, where your relationship with food isn’t dictated by TikTok trends, and where healing...

"One misconception I had was that every session had to be about something intense. I hesitated bringing up "light" issues to not waste our time...

Is perfectionism holding you back? Learn why perfectionism is often a trauma response, how it affects mental health, and why softening toward yourself is the...

"You are not alone. Recovery can feel so isolating and lonely but it doesn't have to be. Find your communities, find your safe spaces and...