Blog: individual therapy

Let’s be clear: this isn’t a list of things to “fix” about yourself. You’re not broken, and you don’t need a total overhaul. But many of us — without realizing it — carry habits of thought and behavior that quietly wear us down. They keep us small, stuck, or simply exhausted. Quitting them isn’t about discipline. It’s about making room ...

There’s a reason Rumi’s poem The Guest House still resonates centuries later. It doesn’t sugarcoat pain or promise easy answers. Instead, it offers something more radical: the idea that every emotion — joy, sorrow, shame, fear — is a visitor worth welcoming.

If you're not familiar with the poem, this is where you may want to pause and read it. It’s ...

Every now and then, you come across a quote that stops you. One that feels like it names something you've been trying to say — or maybe something you've been longing to hear. This one, by Scott Stabile, did that for me:

“Find people who can handle your darkest truths, who don't change the subject when you share your pain, or ...

In the evolving landscape of mental health care, one trend stands out: the noticeable decline in male therapists. Once a balanced field, therapy has seen a significant gender shift, with men becoming an increasingly rare presence among practitioners.

This shift isn't just a statistical curiosity—it has real implications for clients seeking therapy. For many, especially male clients, the gender of their ...