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Body Focused Repetitive Behavior (BFRB)

Imagine a World Where Everyone Knows What a BFRB Is

Current research shows that approximately one in 20 people will have a BFRB in their lifetime. I think the number could be even higher, considering that most people who have a BFRB don’t even know that there’s a name for the behavior they’re doing or that treatment is available. In the 20 years that I’ve specialized in treating this population, I’ve become passionate about spreading awareness about BFRBs. But I realized many may not understand why this is so important.

October 1, 2026

Suicide

When You’re Having Suicidal Thoughts: What Might Actually Help

If you’re reading this because you’re having thoughts about ending your life, I want you to know: that thought exists for a reason. It’s not random. It’s not a weakness. It’s usually your mind’s way of saying “this pain is unbearable and I don’t see a way out.” That part is real. The pain is real. But the conclusion your brain is reaching, that death is the only answer, might be depression or despair talking, not truth.

September 23, 2026

Suicide

Suicide Awareness Month: Starting Conversations That Can Save Lives

September is Suicide Awareness Month, a time to pause, learn, and have conversations that can make a meaningful difference. Suicide can be difficult to talk about, but avoiding the topic does not make it less important. In fact, creating space for honest conversations about mental health, hopelessness, and emotional pain can help people feel less alone and more supported.

September 17, 2026

Mental Health

The Power of Introspection: Breaking Our Reactive Patterns

Have you ever reacted to a situation and later thought, “Why did I respond like that?” Maybe something small suddenly felt overwhelming, and before you knew it, you were reacting emotionally in a way that affected both you and the people around you. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

September 9, 2026

Trauma

EMDR Through Telehealth: Creating Space for Trauma Work at Home

There is a common assumption that EMDR needs to happen in person, and I understand where that belief comes from. EMDR can involve vulnerable material, strong emotions, and shifts in how we experience our bodies and surroundings. It feels intuitive that this kind of work would be better suited to a therapist’s office.

In my experience, however, EMDR does not automatically need to happen in person. For some clients, telehealth offers meaningful benefits. In fact, being able to do this work from home can make the experience feel more comfortable, familiar, and manageable.

September 3, 2026

Parenting

Disequilibrium: What Nobody Tells You About Sending Your Kid to College

For many parents, this is a day we’ve been both dreaming of and dreading for years. When they’re babies and young children we wonder what they’ll do with their life, or joke about them becoming a lawyer because they argue so much. Sometime around middle to late childhood, most parents will start thinking about how much time they have left with their child and feel sad; but we can usually just push the feelings aside and live in the moment with our child.

August 27, 2026

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