Boundaries Aren’t Punishment: They’re Protection
Published on: Boundaries Aren’t Punishment: They’re Protection Written by Roberto Dantes, AMFT In therapy, I often meet people who carry everyone else’s emotions while neglecting their own. Over time, that constant caretaking starts to feel like love. But it isn’t....
What Should I Expect in Psychotherapy?
Published on: What Should I Expect in Psychotherapy? Will my therapist give me advice? People often assume a therapist’s job is to give advice. But advice isn’t psychotherapy. In the long run, it’s rarely helpful. If advice were enough, you wouldn’t be coming to...
Mindfulness, Stoicism, and CBT: Three Paths Toward Emotional Resilience
Published on: Mindfulness, Stoicism, and CBT: Three Paths Toward Emotional Resilience In therapy, I often see clients searching for practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, and difficult emotions. While the methods can vary, many of the most effective approaches...
You Don’t Have to Be in Crisis to Start Therapy: How Support Can Look Different for Everyone
Published on: You Don’t Have to Be in Crisis to Start Therapy: How Support Can Look Different for Everyone When you picture someone in therapy, what comes to mind? For many people, it’s a person in the midst of a crisis—someone grieving a major loss, experiencing...