The holiday season is meant to be joyful, but for many people dealing with social anxiety , the thought of attending gatherings can feel overwhelming. If you find yourself dreading office parties, family dinners, or neighborhood get-togethers, you're not alone. Social anxiety affects millions of people, and the pressure of the holidays can make those feelings even more intense. As a psychotherapist, I've worked with countless clients who struggle with social anxiety  during t

There’s something both terrifying and liberating about standing at the edge of a fresh start. Maybe you’re considering a career change in your 40s. Perhaps you’re rebuilding after a divorce, going back to school, or finally pursuing a dream you’ve shelved for years. Whatever brings you here, know this: the desire to reinvent yourself isn’t a crisis,  it’s courage. The Weight of “What If” Starting over means leaving behind the familiar, even when the familiar has stopped servi

As parents, we all hope our teens would tell us if something was wrong. But the truth? Most teenagers who experience or participate in bullying never speak up. Whether your child is being bullied or doing the bullying, the signs aren’t always obvious but they are there if you know what to look for. When Your Teen Is Being Bullied Bullying today goes far beyond the schoolyard. Modern bullying happens in person, online, and across social media often 24/7. For many teens, the co