The Problem with Pathologizing

I hear more and more people describing experiences and narratives of sadness or heightened stress as depression and anxiety.  While anxiety can get away with being a term used to describe a feeling of nervousness, depression, in my opinion, is a much more...

First Therapy Session: What to Expect

Starting with a new therapist can be nerve wracking and intimidating.  We often have questions like “did I pick the right one?” or “what if they don’t like me?” or “is this going to help at all?” Don’t worry!  That anxiety is perfectly normal. Whenever we meet someone...