Anxiety, depression, or body image struggles holding you back? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. I specialize in helping young adults in their 20s and 30s navigate life ...

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Worship Therapy: Spirit-First Coping I work with the spiritually curious and mentally exhausted who are tired of traditional fixes that don't anchor them. You struggle with chronic anxiety, self-doubt ...

I’m mindlessly scrolling on my laptop one night when I remember the blog I used to write as a nine-year-old. To my surprise, it’s still live. I spend the rest of the evening poring over my ...

TikTok is like America Idol for mental health, where once-obscure therapies go for their big break. Such is the case with inner child work. As #innerchild videos skyrocketed to a spectacular 3.2 ...

Have you ever struggled to set boundaries with a partner? Or needed reassurance on first dates? Thought leaders in psychology and personal development are now, after some inspection, attributing these ...

Imagine your dad was a bully. If so, when you were a child, he might have withheld affection and warmth and been quick to be critical if things didn’t go his way. As an adult, you would find yourself ...

Everyone says we should take care of our inner child. For some of us, that may involve reparenting or learning to prioritize self-care. For others, it’s a way to tap into joy, confidence, and ...

It was the early ’70s , a colorful, tumultuous time in history. It was also my coming of age time. I was a ’tween who had been transplanted from her Old Kentucky (suburban) Home to “Bezerkley.” I may ...

Q: What is inner child therapy? Walk into my home and you’ll see a framed photo of me as a 2-year-old, a reminder of the precious child within you and me. If you’re my client, it’s a hint that your ...