Therapy Sketches
Reflections from the members of our clinical team on connections and insights made in psychotherapy about the lives we live and how it impacts our mental health.
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Does all of this have meaning?
April 2026
Sometimes, our lives can feel overwhelming, filled with challenges and uncertainties. Even when we change the circumstances that seem to cause our suffering, we may still feel a sense of emptiness or question whether life has meaning. Perhaps it would be easier if finding meaning in life came with […]
We are All Fellow Travelers
March 2026
Sometimes, as we rush through modern life, such as trying to get home from work, with a to-do list that never seems to end, while juggling responsibilities, and trying to keep our heads above water, we may feel a sense of heaviness deep inside, even though everything looks fine on […]
What does Sisyphus help us understand about coping with depression?
March 2026
From science to literature to every form of art, it seems we humans have long been fascinated by our nature and the rules that govern our lives. Somehow, we keep coming back to the same big questions about who we are and why we’re here. […]
Ways to Work with Trauma
March 2026
Traumatic events are one of the primary contributors to mental health issues. As research on trauma has increased over the years, a growing number of therapeutic approaches specifically targeting trauma have been developed. That does not mean that earlier and foundational therapy modalities are not addressing the trauma. But as […]
How Trauma Shows Up at Different Stages of Life?
March 2026
Traumatic events can deeply affect us regardless of our age. They shake our inner world and challenge the ideas we hold about ourselves and the world. Yet the way we express that impact, whether through words, behavior, or physical symptoms, and the consequences it leaves on […]
Breaking Generational Cycles
February 2026
Have you ever come across the term “breaking generational cycles”? This term mostly refers to a person’s deliberate effort to change patterns of behavior, communication, thinking, and beliefs that have been perpetuated within their family for generations and often have dysfunctional, negative consequences. Many of these patterns may have started as ways […]
Not all trauma is the same
February 2026
Trauma has undoubtedly become one of the most frequently discussed concepts in mental health in recent years. As we talk about trauma in this way, it may seem as if trauma is a single entity. Perhaps it would be much easier if that were the case. If only trauma […]
When You’re Safe, But You Don’t Feel Safe Yet
February 2026
Trauma often reshapes our systems. The event is over, but the body, mind, and emotions may not process “the over” information at the same speed. While everyone else is moving on with their lives, you may be drinking your coffee one morning and realize that your […]
Myths, Facts, and What to Expect in Child Therapy
February 2026
As children grow up, they change rapidly, but we do not just mention how tall they get or how much they grow physically. They also grow up emotionally and socially. Most of these changes are a natural part of development. But during their development, it is […]
Home is not a place; it is a feeling
January 2026
When someone says, “Home is not a place; it is a feeling,” what they are referring to is emotional security most of the time, actually. Most of us think of home as somewhere we feel comfortable and safe. And yes, that includes the physical side of […]
Children’s Behavior as Communication
January 2026
Children begin to express themselves long before they learn to speak. Sounds, gaze, gestures, body movements, and reciprocity are the basic channels of early communication. These forms of communication shape not only bonding but also how a child expresses distress and stress. When a child cannot express their emotional burden in […]
Relationships as a Foundation of Development
January 2026
When we try to understand a child, we often focus on behavior. Why do they get angry, why do they withdraw, why do they push boundaries? To understand that, we need to look at their relationships. From the very beginning, children come to understand who they are and the […]