In Indian or South Asian families, being a “good daughter” can mean many things and often requires juggling various aspects of ourselves. It may mean working hard academically and/or professionally, staying connected to family and extended family members, helping when we are needed, and considering how our choices may affect our family’s reputation. These cultural […]
Before becoming a therapist, I practiced law for ten years. That experience gives me a unique perspective in providing therapy for lawyers and other legal professionals. I know first-hand just how intense and demanding the legal profession is. The truth is: for many, it can be very difficult to shift out of lawyer mode. Practicing […]
Your manager gives you a small piece of feedback in a meeting. It is reasonable. They are kind about it. You know, logically, that it is not a big deal. Everyone else seems to move on. You are still thinking about it at eleven that night. This is what it looks like for those struggling with […]
You decline the invitation, again, and then spend the rest of the night replaying the text you sent to get out of it. Or you sit in the meeting with a thought you want to share, feel your heartbeat pick up, and let the moment pass. Afterward a familiar question shows up: am I just […]
Sometimes people reach a point where they want a clearer understanding of themselves or someone they love. Perhaps your teen is working hard but school seems more difficult than it should. Maybe you’ve wondered whether challenges with attention, learning, anxiety, or mood are connected in ways that are difficult to untangle. Or perhaps you’ve spent […]
If you have decided that you want to work with a therapist, we imagine that your decision may not have come easily. For many people, realizing that it may be a good time to start therapy is progress on its own. What tends to follow, however, is a practical challenge that nobody prepares us for: […]