Category: Therapy
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Understanding Imposter Phenomenon at Work
Imposter Phenomenon (IP) is more than just self-doubt—it’s a persistent feeling that your achievements are undeserved, that you’re not as capable as others think you are, and that it’s only a matter of time before you’re exposed as a fraud. This experience can be deeply distressing, affecting even the most…
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Mindfulness for Anxiety Relief: Practical Tools to Calm the Mind and Soothe the Body
I’m excited to share that my new course, Mindfulness for Anxiety Relief: Practical Tools to Calm the Mind and Soothe the Body, is now available. In this course, I guide you through simple, evidence-based mindfulness practices drawn from Mindfulness Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).…
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Ham-Sah Pranayama
The Ham Sah mantra is a powerful and ancient spiritual practice that helps connect us to the universal energies within and around us. By incorporating this mantra into your meditation routine, you can transmute creative energies, awaken higher consciousness, and achieve a deeper sense of inner peace and clarity. Rooted…
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A prayer
Oh Divine Mother of mine! As I sit in my meditation room, I have just finished praying for guidance—for our family and for each of us to find the way back to the source. Help us learn the strength to navigate this time and age, to discern what truly matters.…
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Breaking Free from Negative Relationship Cycles
Relationships are often our greatest sources of joy—but when we feel disconnected, they can also bring pain and frustration. Over my years as a therapist, I’ve witnessed the profound transformation that can occur when couples recognize and break free from the negative cycles that keep them stuck. Inspired by the…
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a snowy day in the heart
today is a white heavy snow day, and it’s absolutely beautiful to just sit at home. the quiet wraps around me like a soft blanket, and the music plays gently in the background. I’m not very good with music, not at all, even though I’ve been learning to play the…
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The Hardest Therapy I’ve Ever Done
When I first began my journey as a therapist, I thought I knew what the hardest cases would be. I imagined working with individuals who had committed crimes, those battling psychosis, homelessness, or histories of sexual violence would challenge me the most. And while these cases are undeniably complex and…
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The Journey of Psychedelic Integration
The therapeutic potential of psychedelics has sparked a new wave of interest in mental health and personal growth. Psychedelic experiences often expand our consciousness, allowing us to tap into profound insights and potential within that we may not have known existed. However, once we return from this expanded state to…
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Women – Creation, Love, and the Divine
As I’ve sat with my clients and listened to their stories, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on the role of women in life. Time and again, I see that women hold a unique and sacred place in the world. There is something undeniably powerful about how women are created—how they…
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Behavior training – Does it work?
Behavioral therapy, especially as pioneered by B.F. Skinner, emphasizes the idea that behaviors can be shaped and conditioned through reinforcement, much like training animals such as dogs or rats. Skinner’s theories of operant conditioning propose that by using rewards or punishments, we can effectively modify behaviors in predictable ways. While…
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