Apricity Expat Therapy

05/16/2026

The dream is move abroad. The reality is 900 open tabs and complete paralysis. Therapy helps you close the tabs and actually make a plan.

05/15/2026

A friendship ending can wreck you harder than a divorce — and you won't get a single "I'm so sorry for your loss." No one brings wine. No one checks in. You're just supposed to quietly move on from someone who knew everything about you. That's not nothing. That's a real loss. Let's talk about it.

05/12/2026

If watching the news from afar feels like a constant gut-punch, you might not be burned out—you might be experiencing moral injury. For Americans living abroad, witnessing institutional failure from a distance often brings survivor’s guilt, identity vertigo, and complex grief. Swipe to understand these heavy feelings and learn how to begin healing.

05/11/2026

When the institutions of your home country betray your deepest values, the result is more than just culture shock—it is collective moral injury.

For Americans living abroad, watching events unfold from afar can trigger deep grief, survivor’s guilt, and identity vertigo. You cannot heal what you do not name. Swipe through to understand the profound impact of institutional betrayal and learn how expat-aware therapy can offer a safe, no-fluff space to process the pain and reconnect with your core values.

You don't have to carry this spiritual fatigue alone.

05/08/2026

When you move abroad, the expectation is that you will be on a constant, thrilling adventure. But the reality is that you can easily find yourself drowning in a sea of new experiences while feeling completely isolated.
It takes courage to admit when the journey is hard, but you are never as alone as you feel.

05/03/2026

Moving to a new country is an incredible adventure, but it can also feel incredibly isolating when you've left your usual support system behind. Building a community from scratch takes time and effort, but you don't have to navigate it alone! 🌍🤝

04/12/2026

Calling all expat therapists. 🌍
We're growing and we're looking for someone who does therapy and knows what it feels like to rebuild your whole life in a country that wasn't the plan.
Licensed. Experienced. Currently living abroad in the Americas or Asia. We're an LGBTQ+ affirming, diversity-celebrating practice and we'd love for our team to reflect that.
Send your CV + a note about where you are and how you work to shannon@apricityexpattherapy.com.
Apricity Expat Therapy — we get it because we live it.

03/01/2026

Money is never "just" money when you’re living between two worlds. It’s exchange rates, tax residency headaches, the cost of a flight home in an emergency, and the guilt of spending on a "luxury" while feeling unstable.

01/28/2026

You don’t need to be in crisis to start therapy.
Most people wait until they’re overwhelmed, exhausted, or quietly unraveling.
Earlier support makes things easier — especially when you’re navigating life in another country.
Therapy isn’t a last resort.
It’s maintenance for your nervous system.

11/19/2025

Let's talk about HPV and the shame that comes with it.
If you've been taught that having an STI makes you a slut, this one's for you.
Nearly all sexually active adults will get HPV at some point. It's common, usually temporary, and says nothing about your worth.
So why do women carry all the shame while men are often silent carriers?
New blog: Why you don't need to be ashamed to tell a partner you have HPV.

HPV affects 80% of sexually active adults. Stop carrying shame that isn't yours. Learn how to disclose your HPV status with confidence and self-respect.

11/04/2025