Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Margot Williams, LCSW, a therapist on our team, has partnered with a company called Journey Clinical to offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) to appropriate clients. KAP is a safe, legal modality that pairs sub-lingual ketamine treatment with therapy sessions for deeper therapy, more frequent breakthroughs and better clinical outcomes. Learn more about
Understanding emotional sensitivity Karyn Hall, Ph.D. You say something you did not mean. A text goes unanswered and you spiral. A small comment from your partner sends you into a fight that lasts for hours. Afterward, you wonder what happened. You did not want it to go that way. If this pattern feels familiar, you
When fifteen-year-old Maya first walked into an intensive outpatient program (IOP), she was drowning in anxiety but still managing to attend school most days. Her friend Jake, who started the same week, was struggling with depression so severe he hadn’t been to class in months. They had vastly different lives, different challenges, and different support
DBT helps you manage overwhelming emotions, reduce harmful behaviors, and build better relationships. Dr. Marsha Linehan created it in the late 1980s, and research has proven it works especially well for people who struggle with self-injury, suicidal thoughts, and borderline personality disorder. But what about virtual DBT? Is online therapy as good as meeting in person? Is Virtual
Do you have a family member who is a perfectionist? Someone who double-checks everything, stays up late fixing projects that already look great, or gets really upset over small mistakes? If so, they might have an overcontrolled (OC) temperament. People with OC temperaments have amazing strengths. They pay close attention to details, work incredibly hard,
Many successful professionals look calm and capable on the outside. On the inside, they may feel exhausted, anxious, lonely and/or never “good enough.” Long hours, high standards, and constant pressure to perform can slowly lead to burnout, especially when perfectionism is driving the pace. Burnout is not a sign of weakness. For many high-achieving adults, it is the
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)? American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) defines BPD as a serious mental health condition that affects a person’s patterns of thinking, feeling, self-image, and relationships. While BPD often draws attention in adults, research shows that it can be diagnosed reliably in adolescents — sometimes as young as
If you’re currently enrolled in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for mental health treatment or having weekly sessions, you might wonder about the benefit of adding a support group. Are they really effective? The truth is, adding a peer-led support group to your IOP treatment or standard therapy sessions can significantly enhance your recovery journey. While IOPs
This week I’ve been thinking about relationships. Have you ever wondered why you keep dating the same type of person when it’s not working out for you? Or why certain fights with your partner feel familiar, even though you swore you’d never repeat your parents’ mistakes? Or maybe you find yourself behaving like your parents
Burnout has been on my mind. Each day feels filled with demands on our time, energy, and emotions. I want to share ideas on managing burnout and would love to hear what you do. Understanding Burnout in the Real World Burnout doesn’t care about vacation days or self-care routines. It appears when you juggle jobs,
