Therapy is often described as healing, cathartic, and clarifying — and it can be. But sometimes, you walk out of a session feeling heavier, not lighter. Worse, not better. That doesn’t necessarily mean something went wrong. In fact, it can be part of the process. Here’s how to understand and care for yourself when a […]
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Finding a therapist is like starting any relationship — it’s not just about qualifications, but connection. Even the most experienced therapist may not be the right one for you. Therapy should feel like a safe, supportive space to grow — not a place where you shrink, edit yourself, or walk away feeling worse. Here are
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Starting therapy is often portrayed as a brave, healing decision — and it is. But what people don’t always talk about is how complicated that beginning can feel. You’re sitting across from a stranger, talking about things you’ve barely admitted to yourself. You want to get better, but you might not even know what “better”
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Feeling unworthy can show up quietly — in how you talk to yourself, how you treat your body, or how you shrink away from opportunities and love. It can be triggered by past wounds, present pressures, or quiet comparisons. But your worth isn’t something you earn — it’s something you recognize. If you’re struggling to
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Mistakes are inevitable — but the way you speak to yourself afterward shapes everything. Harsh self-talk doesn’t build character. It builds shame, fear, and paralysis. Kindness, on the other hand, doesn’t let you off the hook — it keeps you grounded enough to learn, repair, and move forward. If you tend to beat yourself up
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It’s easy to treat mental health worksheets like checklists—fill in the blanks, finish the page, move on. But healing doesn’t come from completion alone. It comes from connection—to your thoughts, emotions, and what the worksheet is really asking of you. “Just filling it out” might give you temporary relief, but lasting growth requires more. Here’s
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