Cringe, Then Heal: What Your Therapist Says (and Why It Matters)
Find the right therapist, and you’ll discover a rare kind of space—one that feels safe enough to unravel your thoughts, explore your wounds, and start …
Find the right therapist, and you’ll discover a rare kind of space—one that feels safe enough to unravel your thoughts, explore your wounds, and start …
In my early days as a therapist, I placed immense pressure on myself to find the thing—the perfect word, technique, or resource—that would help my clients solve their problems.
For most of my life, I felt like I was different — but not in a way that made sense. Growing up, my classmates seemed to move through life so easily. They made friends, handled routines, and kept up with school. Meanwhile, I stood on the sidelines, unsure how to jump in. I wasn’t just shy — I felt like I’d missed the manual on how to be a person.
Do you often feel like something bad is always lurking around the corner? Do you spend too much time worrying about things that may never happen?
Anxiety has many causes. Even someone with no history of mental health issues can develop anxiety in high-stress environments — like a war zone. On the flip side, some people can experience intense anxiety even when they’re in a safe, stable environment with loving support around them. Why? Because anxiety isn’t always tied to external circumstances. Often, it’s about how your brain processes and interprets situations.