BLOGS: FOR THERAPISTS BY THERAPISTS

Broken gears within a neutral head.

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The Invisible Threshold: Rethinking Therapy for Adult ADHD

In the modern therapy room, a specific type of clinical impasse is becoming increasingly common. It involves the client who is insightful, motivated, and perhaps even a high-achiever, yet remains trapped in a cycle of unexplained burnout, chronic...

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Three neutral people, with blank faces, in gray.

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Autistic Adults: The Clients We Haven't Learned to See

Mental health professionals are trained in a way that leads us to spot the "obvious" cases of autism: the children who struggle with eye contact, who...

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

In a world where the phrase "you are being a narcissist" has become commonplace, I want to be clear that while some people may demonstrate features...

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Image of AI and therapy

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The Monkey with the Stick: On AI, Mental Health, & Our Evolving Tools

My Relationship with AI: A Tool That Grows with Me Let me begin with a confession: I use AI every day. This is not a theoretical endorsement-I am the...

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Image of OCD and PTSD in one brain

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Navigating OCD and PTSD: Best Practices in Treatment

When Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) intersect, clinicians often find themselves navigating a clinical...

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OCD brain image with dual diagnosis that affect ERP treatment

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Understanding Complex OCD Cases: Dual Diagnoses and Barriers

OCD is rarely straightforward. It doesn’t exist in a vacuum, and in many cases, it shows up tangled in a web of other diagnoses-each influencing,...

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Discomfort in the Therapy Room: A Conversation Between Clinicians

In this blog, three therapists examine therapist development through the lens of discomfort in therapy, exploring how moments of tension,...

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Narcissistic Abuse: Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts

The phrase “death by a thousand paper cuts” often surfaces in client narratives about narcissistic abuse-and for good reason. When we ask what is...

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A rainbow infinity sign

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Toward a More Affirming Mental Health Practice

As mental health therapists, we are trained to understand and address distress and to help our clients navigate their inner worlds and external...

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Narcissist looking at himself in a broken mirror

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Navigating Shame as a Narcissist: A Deep Dive into the Unseen Struggle

What is a Narcissistic person? The Hidden Weight of Shame Shame is a complex and often misunderstood emotion, particularly for individuals with...

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