Reflections: Clinical & Human

The depths of the human experience is endless. Here on our blog, our therapists explore and share their ideas around psychotherapy and what it means to be a human.

Advice that therapists think is trash
Kimberly Jaso, MHC-LP September 8, 2022
As therapists, we’ve heard it all. Here are a few pieces of advice we’re requesting to get officially retired from our social circles.
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Your recovery doesn't have to look perfect
Humantold September 7, 2022
It’s all about progress, not perfection.
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It's okay to depend on other people
Danielle Russo, LMHC August 26, 2022
Isolation is often a self-perpetuating cycle, making people feel as if they must solve their problems alone and further weakening their self-worth when they’re incapable of doing so.
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How not to feel hopeless
Tori Williams, LMHC August 25, 2022
Hopelessness is defined as the feeling or state of despair and can feel like sadness, apathy, despair, emptiness, or helplessness.
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What is shame?
Humantold August 23, 2022
Shame is perhaps the most powerful emotion we feel, and, as a result, can be one of the hardest feelings to own out loud. It’s much easier to say, “I’m sad,” or “I’m mad,” than to say, “I feel a lot of shame about what I did.” So why is that? Shame is hard to understand, but something we do know is that it’s closely related to mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety disorders. Here, we’ll explore some of the reasons why shame is difficult, and lift the veil on this challenging emotion.
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How to have hard convos with your family
Andrea Brunetti August 17, 2022
Communication with loved ones can be tense and stressful. Here’s how to keep things productive.
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Psychological safety
Pamela Giambona, Ph.D August 15, 2022
As individuals, we strive for success and excellence. We strive for success in our relationships, both at home and at work. Psychological safety can help us achieve that excellence. But what does the buzzword “psychological safety” mean?
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Hot take: Productivity culture is the new diet culture
Andrea Brunetti August 3, 2022
The problem isn’t with striving — it’s craving productivity and finding fulfillment through achievement alone.
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Does everybody need therapy?
Karen Veintimilla, LMHC August 1, 2022
With all this growth around us, the question arises: does everyone need therapy?
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Why is “god” so triggering?
Karen Veintimilla, LMHC July 24, 2022
No matter what you personally believe, it’s worth trying to unpack all the mental weight behind discussions of divinity.
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