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It is one of the questions I hear most often in therapy. “Why am I so sensitive?” Usually it is asked with a mix of frustration and shame. Sometimes even a little embarrassment. People say it after crying more than they expected to. After feeling overwhelmed by something that did not seem to bother anyone else. After reacting strongly to […]
READ MOREIn my last post, we talked about nervous system dysregulation and what it actually means. Not as a buzzword. Not as a personality trait. Just as a nervous system doing its best in a full and sometimes overwhelming world. And the response to that post told me something important. So many of you recognized yourselves in it. Which makes sense. […]
READ MORELet’s talk about dysregulation. That word that keeps popping up online, usually next to a nervous system graphic and a caption that makes you pause mid scroll and think, wait… is this me? Before we go any further, I want to say this clearly. Dysregulation is not a label for who you are. It is not a judgement. It is […]
READ MOREThere is a version of therapy MOST of us picture before we ever walk into a session. A perfectly neutral therapist sitting across from you, dressed professionally, face calm and unreadable, saying very little about themselves and reacting even less. They nod. They hum thoughtfully. They remain composed at all times. And while that approach absolutely works for some people, […]
READ MORESomewhere along the way, many of us started believing that if we’ve been through something painful, we must be damaged because of it. That we’re broken, messy, and in need of fixing before we can truly be “okay.” But here’s the thing: you are not a home in need of renovation. You are not a project. You are a human […]
READ MORECan you believe we’re already creeping toward the end of the year? It feels like we blinked, and suddenly the holiday decorations are everywhere (I swear they start earlier every year). But before we get completely swept away in the twinkle lights, peppermint mochas, and year-end chaos, I want to talk about something that might not sound all that exciting […]
READ MOREHere’s something I’ve noticed, both in my own life and in my work with women: we’re really good at talking about our experiences. Talking helps us make sense of things, find meaning, and feel less alone. It’s a powerful tool in therapy. And yet, sometimes even after all the talking, you can still feel like something inside hasn’t shifted. You […]
READ MOREI know it’s been a while so, in case you have forgotten, allow me to introduce myself once more. I’m Denise, A Licensed Therapist for women who think they “should” be happy…but aren’t. Does that sound like you??? If so, I have a sneaking suspicion that… On the outside, everything in your life looks hunky-dory. You’re put together and you’ve achieved traditional success. You KNOW you have so […]
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