Blogs
Supporting LGBTQIA+ Employees In The Workplace
Creating a safe space for queer and trans people on your team not only supports their overall mental health and well-being. It also helps create a more inclusive, safe, and productive environment for everyone.
SSRIs from a Therapist’s Perspective
In a time where medication stigma is increasing—and in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month—I wanted to talk about my own perspective about antidepressant medication, why it’s often viewed with suspicion, and how it can be our ally in mental health care.
Supporting Survivors: Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2026
What does it mean to be observing SAAM in 2026, when sexual abusers continue to be revealed—and often tolerated—in positions of power and influence? We’ve got a lot of work to do.
Four Reasons You’ve Been Lying To Your Therapist (And What To Do Next)
Lying to your therapist is very common, but can also be counterproductive. If you have been lying, what can you do to get things back on track? Start by checking in with yourself about what’s behind your actions.
Navigating Interpersonal Situations Effectively Using DBT
Interpersonal Effectiveness is a Dialectical Behavior Therapy tool for clarifying your priorities and approach to challenging interpersonal situations, especially in times of conflict. DBT-informed psychologist Dr. Alexis Lopez offers an overview of this framework and how it can help.
On Affairs and Infidelity: Six Reading Recommendations From a Couple Therapist
If you’re reeling and overwhelmed after experiencing a betrayal in your relationship, you’re not alone. After learning of an affair, people often feel desperate to learn more about why infidelity happens, if it’s possible to move forward, and the steps they can take to heal.
Relationship expert, couples therapist, and certified bookworm Megan Sullivan-Tuba, LMFT shares her favorite books on the topic.
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