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A space to explore mental health, resilience, and meaningful change through compassionate insight and practical tools.

How Self-Compassion Can Help with Self-Criticism, Low Self-Worth, and Shame

Many of my clients come from families where they were regularly criticized or shamed for doing something that their parents…

How is Procrastination Related to Perfectionism?

We’ve all probably had someone tell us that “you just need to work harder”, like it was supposed to motivate…

10 Mistakes You May Be Making to Perpetuate Your Depression

When a new client tells me about their depression, they often wonder why they aren’t getting any better or perhaps…

Be Your Own Therapist with this Technique!

Written by: Dr. Nardeen Awadalla, PsyD, Doctoral Clinician Sometimes it can feel like life is happening to you and you’re…

Take Control of Your Panic Attacks in 6 Simple Steps

Panic attacks can happen out of the blue and feel terrifying. They are a sudden and intense fear when there…

6 Creative Ways to be With Your Anger!

Have you been told “anger is bad”, or “people who are angry are out of control”, or “if you express…

3 Ways to Immediately Reduce Anxiety with Mindfulness-Based Meditation

Do you ever feel anxious and want immediate relief? Have you tried to distract yourself to stop feeling anxious, but…

How Does the Beauty Industry Negatively Impact our Mental Health Without us Even Realizing it?

Interview w/ Dr. Gloria Lee, Clinical Psychologist Last Fall Dr. Lee did an Interview with Demee Kochon Beauty and Mental…

5 Common Work-Related Stressors and How to Resolve Them

Does work stress have you feeling like something needs to change? Is the stress from your workplace creeping into your…

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