Have you ever found yourself asking, “Am I living the life I truly want? How did I end up here? Is it too late to choose a different path?” After decades working as a psychologist, I can report many of my clients (and even myself)…

What nature can teach us about change, growth, and letting go For the past several weeks, a mated pair of dark-eyed Junco birds, built a nest in a strawberry plant outside my window. We watched them fly in and out, sit patiently over three tiny…

Anger is a tough one. For many of us, especially those in caregiving roles, it’s not something we feel comfortable expressing. So, we do what we’ve learned to do: push it down, tell ourselves it’s not a big deal, take the bitter pill and “suck…

In recent months, one pattern has become increasingly clear in my practice. More adult women are reaching out with a quiet, persistent question: “Is it possible this was missed?” They are often thoughtful, insightful, and self-aware. Many have spent years, sometimes decades, navigating anxiety, burnout,…

For many people, achieving work-life balance can be challenging. But for neurodivergent individuals or parents raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), that balance can feel especially complex. Daily life often includes navigating sensory needs, emotional regulation, therapy appointments, school coordination, and unexpected transitions—on…

April is World Autism Awareness Month, and this year’s theme — Regulation Over Reaction — invites us to pause before we respond. That pause matters not just in how we handle difficult moments, but in how we talk about autism altogether. For a long time,…