I often notice folks worrying that work isn’t something we should be spending time on in the therapy room. “I should just be grateful that I have a job,” or “Work isn’t really that important to me,” or “Everyone hates work, it is what it is”…But just like relationships, big life transitions, and any of life’s challenges, work has a huge impact on mental health, so let’s talk about it.

Love, connection, friendship, romance, pleasure, and joy are worth so much more than a single holiday…There is room for love in every relationship, every action, and every day. Read on for an individual and couple therapist’s suggestions for 5 ways to honor love and romance this Valentine’s Day and learn about how these methods will support you.

Caitlin speaks candidly about how “being too much” is a myth! She works primarily with folx who are socialized as female and present as female, and she can bank on the fact that at some point in their work together, clients will tell her that they have a fear of being “too much”. So, here’s why you are never too much.

A person who experiences Imposter Syndrome may describe feelings of self doubt of skill and talent and an internalIzed fear of being “exposed” as a “fraud”. No matter what their physical accomplishments and achievements say, a person who identifies with these feelings will still feel unworthy of praise and success. Women of color especially struggle with this internalized fear. Read more to learn about identifying imposter syndrome and building confidence.

Mindfulness helps you create an observer version of yourself that allows you to create space to recognize you are not your thoughts and feelings. Instead, your thoughts and emotions are a result of past experiences that can be felt, accepted, and let go, without judgment.