by Allison Kalivas | Jul 30, 2026 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Personal Growth
When Being Alone Feels Hard: What Therapy for Loneliness Actually Looks Like Allison Kalivas A client once told me, “I’m fine when I’m busy. It’s the quiet that gets me.” She wasn’t describing a scheduling problem. She was describing what happens when there’s nothing...
by Susan Smith | Jun 2, 2026 | All Posts, In Times Like These, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Susan Smith
Life in an “Apocalyptic” World Susan Smith, MA, LPC Distress, chaos, and anxiety seem to emanate everywhere. Sometimes this suffering is acute and visible. Other times it exists as a subtle crackling background noise — a persistent emotional atmosphere surrounding...
by Allison Kalivas | May 22, 2026 | All Posts, Allison Kalivas, Neurodivergence
The Invisible Load: How High-Functioning Neurodivergent Women Can Benefit from Therapy Allison Kalivas From the outside, many high-functioning neurodivergent women look like they’re doing just fine. They’re capable, intelligent, and often high-achieving. They show up...
by Cory Degnen | Apr 1, 2026 | All Posts, Anxiety & Depression, Cory Degnen, Personal Growth, Spiritual Exploration
When Meditation Feels Frustrating: The Hidden Growth Inside Meditation Frustration Dr. Cory Degnen Frustration during meditation is something little discussed — yet nearly everyone experiences. You may have started meditation hoping for peace, clarity, or relief from...
by Susan Smith | May 5, 2025 | Internal Family Systems (IFS), Personal Growth, Susan Smith
Editor’s Note: Susan wrote this reflection on a snowy spring day. As we move deeper into the season of growth and light, her words about tending to dark emotions feel even more relevant. On this chilly, snowy day, I find myself revisiting a favorite post on dark...
