What Causes People Pleasing? Understanding the Roots of Your Need to Say Yes
Can't say no even when you want to? People pleasing isn't a character flaw—it's a learned response. Discover what causes people pleasing patterns and how understanding the roots can help you start setting boundaries.
Making Therapy More Accessible: Your Guide to Out-of-Network Insurance Benefits in New York
Finding the right therapist in New York City can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating insurance. If you've struggled to find availability with in-network NYC therapists or haven't found the right connection, out-of-network benefits might open up new possibilities. Learn how to check your benefits, understand the costs, and discover why some people choose out-of-network therapy for more personalized care and faster access to treatment.
When Life Doesn't Look Like You Thought It Would
If you're looking around at your life thinking "this isn't what I expected," you're not alone. Learn why your disappointment about unmet expectations might actually include grief, and how the right therapeutic approach can help you process these complex feelings.
Why Does Therapy Feel Like It's Going Nowhere? (And What Actually Creates Change)
You've been going to therapy for months but nothing really changes. You're not broken—it might just be about finding the right therapeutic fit and approach that goes deeper than surface-level solutions.
When You're in a Relationship But Still Feel Lonely
You're in a relationship, but still feel alone. This post explores the quiet loneliness that can exist inside relationships—and how therapy can help.
What if Your Anxiety is Actually Grief?
Anxiety often gets all the attention—but what if part of what you’re feeling is actually grief? This post explores how anxiety and unprocessed grief are often intertwined—and how therapy can help you untangle what’s really going on underneath the surface.
When Asking for Help Feels Impossible: Why It’s So Hard to Let Others In
If you’ve spent years being the one who holds it all together, asking for help can feel impossible. This post explores why it’s so hard to let others in—and how therapy can help.
When Grief, Anxiety, and People Pleasing Collide
Grief doesn’t always mean breaking down in tears. Sometimes, it means showing up with a smile when you’re quietly falling apart inside. If you're someone who tends to keep it together for everyone else, this post explores how anxiety and people pleasing can complicate grief — and how therapy can help.
Grief Isn’t Always About Death
Learn how therapy can help you process the quiet losses that extend beyond death—like relationships ending, family estrangement, or the life path you didn’t expect.
3 Strategies to Set Boundaries with Loved Ones Without Feeling Guilty
Setting boundaries isn’t about shutting people out—it’s about protecting your energy and mental health. You can set them in a way that honors both your needs and the relationship, without guilt or feeling unkind.