Let’s pull up a chair (or maybe a beanbag; college budgets are real). It’s break time, and your emotional backpack might be as heavy as your finals week laundry. If you’re anything like my own kids or the college students I’ve counseled, the end of the semester often comes with a stew of feelings. Maybe you’re counting down the minutes...[ read more ]
The familiar sense of dread before a family get-together. The knot in your stomach when you anticipate certain conversations. A wave of guilt washes over you when you consider saying "no." For many, balancing faith, family, and personal well-being is a delicate and often exhausting act. You want to honor your loved ones and your beliefs, but not at the...[ read more ]
Often, the holidays and family gatherings are painted as a time of joy and connection. Yet, for many, they can bring a wave of emotional challenges. Being around family can sometimes feel like stepping back into old roles that no longer fit. And those familiar dynamics can awaken a harsh inner critic. If you find yourself struggling with self-doubt and...[ read more ]
Discovering betrayal feels like your life just got split into two very distinct chapters: "Before" and "After." In the "Before," there was a solid foundation of trust, a shared reality you both knew, and a comforting sense of security. But in the "After"? It's as if the world suddenly tilted on its axis, and the ground beneath your feet decided...[ read more ]
The discovery of an affair can feel like a bomb has gone off in the middle of your life. The ground beneath you, once solid, is now a landscape of craters and confusion. Your heart feels shattered, and your confidence, which you thought was a reliable old friend, has packed its bags and left without so much as a goodbye...[ read more ]
When you're in a relationship, it should be a place where you feel safe, seen, and supported. But for many people navigating imposter syndrome in relationships, the constant inner dialogue tells a different story. "What if they find out I'm not as kind/smart/lovable as they think?" This self-doubt quietly erodes intimacy and connection, leaving you stuck in a cycle of...[ read more ]
You’re deeply in love, building a life with someone who genuinely sees the best in you. Yet, that quiet voice in your head keeps asking, “Do I even deserve this?” That’s the weight of imposter syndrome in relationships. It’s the unsettling feeling that, sooner or later, your partner will realize you’re not as kind, smart, attractive, or put-together as they...[ read more ]
For many people, therapy is a place where they’ve said the same story over and over again. Each time they are hoping that this is it, something might finally change. But some experiences don’t let go just because we talk about them. Some wounds live deep in the nervous system, showing up as anxiety, shame, self-doubt, or emotional shutdown. This...[ read more ]
Graduation is one of life’s biggest milestones. For many couples, it’s a moment of pride and possibility. But it can also stir up fear, doubt, and confusion. Suddenly, the road ahead isn’t so clear. Schedules change. Friend groups shift. Jobs or grad school opportunities pull you in new directions. Even the strongest relationships can feel uncertain. That’s why this season...[ read more ]
Every couple hits a rough patch now and then. Maybe it starts with stress at work spilling over into short tempers at home. Or a disagreement about parenting styles that seems to come up over and over again. Maybe it’s just that quiet feeling of distance, like you’re living parallel lives instead of sharing one. But when disconnection lingers, marriage...[ read more ]