Being dismissed by medical providers leaves more than just frustration. It leaves shame, self-doubt, and emotional pain that lingers long after the appointment ends. Over time, this kind of dismissal can cause real harm, making you question your own body and experience.

Many people assume therapy is something you turn to only when things fall apart. A last resort. A life raft. A place to go when nothing else is working. And while therapy can absolutely help in those moments, that’s not the only reason to seek it out.

Most couples have at least one argument that keeps showing up. Beneath the argument, there’s usually something deeper asking to be seen. Couples therapy can help you identify those underlying patterns and begin to shift them.

As a parent or caregiver, it can be difficult to know when your teen needs outside support. You may see mood swings, withdrawal, or heightened sensitivity and feel unsure whether it’s part of normal development or something more. You might also be watching your teen struggle quietly, trying hard to hold everything together but not knowing where to turn.

When people think about trauma, they often focus on the emotional or psychological effects: anxiety, depression, panic, flashbacks. But what many don’t realize is that trauma doesn’t just live in the mind. It lives in the body too.

It’s completely normal to feel anxious during pregnancy or early parenthood. After all, you’re facing some of the biggest changes of your life. You’re adjusting to new responsibilities, shifting relationships, and the reality that you are now someone’s parent. A certain level of worry is to be expected.

Therapy addresses the emotional patterns and core beliefs that shape behavior. Nutrition counseling helps rebuild the physical relationship with food through education, structure, and support. Together, they can help you feel more connected to your body, more at peace with food, and more grounded in your day-to-day life.

Healing from burnout takes time, but it’s possible. It often involves reestablishing boundaries, tuning into your body’s signals, and allowing space for your emotional needs to be seen and supported. It might also mean exploring parts of your identity that go beyond performance and learning to value yourself not only for what you do, but for who you are.

Sometimes your art is celebrated, but you feel unseen. Sometimes you are expected to represent your community when you never asked to be a spokesperson. Sometimes the industry wants to box you into a single narrative. These are real tensions, especially for artists whose identities fall outside of dominant norms.