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Free therapy consultation calls can feel surprisingly awkward, especially when you’re already feeling vulnerable. If finding a new therapist is on your 2026 to-do list, this guide breaks down how to structure the consultation call, what questions to ask, red flags to watch for, and how to tell if a therapist is the right fit. Consider this a roadmap to making consult calls feel clearer, calmer, and more empowering.

Holiday photos can bring up body discomfort, shame, and self-criticism, especially during family gatherings. If you struggle with body image during the holidays, you’re not alone. This post explores why holiday photos feel so triggering, how diet culture and family dynamics play a role, and how to approach photos with more self-compassion, boundaries, and gentler expectations for yourself.

The holidays can feel overwhelming when you’re healing your relationship with food or navigating complicated family dynamics. This guide walks you through intuitive eating during the holidays, so you can stay grounded, set boundaries, and care for your body with compassion, no matter what’s on the table.

Feeling like the “therapist friend”? Always supporting others while quietly burning out? Emotional labor is real, and even the most put-together people can feel overwhelmed by constant caretaking. This post explores why it happens, how to set healthier boundaries, and why protecting your energy is an act of care for you and your relationships.

Fall is the perfect time to slow down, grab a cozy sweater, and take an awe walk—a mindful stroll designed to spark wonder. Research shows that awe can boost mood, lower stress, and help you feel more connected to yourself and the world. Whether you’re wandering Loose Park or the Trolley Track Trail, taking time to notice the beauty around you might just give your mental health a gentle autumn reset.

EMDR therapy is a powerful approach to healing trauma that helps your brain process stuck memories so they lose their emotional intensity. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EMDR uses techniques like bilateral stimulation, memory reprocessing, and future templates to support lasting change. It’s not a miracle cure, but for many, it’s a game-changer in reclaiming a sense of safety and resilience.

Stephanie Foo’s memoir What My Bones Know offers a raw, powerful look at living with complex PTSD. From her candid accounts of trauma to the importance of finding the right therapist, Foo shows that healing is never one-size-fits-all. In this review, I explore the book’s key themes, why therapy fit matters, and how approaches like EMDR and IFS can support recovery while honoring that the path to healing is always deeply personal.

Therapy is powerful, but the real magic happens in between sessions. Learn why what you do outside therapy matters, how to make the most of your time, and get inspired with simple ways to keep growing between appointments.

Struggling with the summer blues? You're not alone. While we expect winter to bring seasonal sadness, summer can also stir up feelings of overwhelm, comparison, or emotional burnout. In this post, we’ll explore what causes the summer blues, how they might show up in your life, and gentle ways to cope so you can feel more grounded through the rest of the season.

Curious about Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy? This blog breaks down the 8 C’s of IFS and how they can support healing, especially around body image and disordered eating. Learn how connecting with your inner parts can help you build trust, compassion, and clarity.

Pride Month is about celebration, but it can also bring up complicated feelings. If you’re wondering how to support your LGBTQ+ loved ones this June (and all year), start here. From affirming their identity to honoring the complexity of Pride, your care makes a difference, and it’s never too late to show up with love.

As weight-loss drugs like Ozempic go mainstream, many in recovery from diet culture feel torn. Can you still trust your body in a world pushing thinness? This post explores how to honor body autonomy, practice Intuitive Eating, and care for your body image - even in the age of GLP-1 hype.

In this post, we explore the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders, why the distinction matters (and why it doesn’t), and how therapy can help you build body trust and find peace with food—no diagnosis required.