Values Aligned Therapy

11/09/2025

It was such a great group at the headquarters on Friday for my presentation on AI and Mental Health.

It’s encouraging to see so many thoughtful clinicians engaging in this conversation as we continue to navigate the changing digital landscape together.

Thank you to the organizers for having me and to everyone who joined for the discussion.

A special highlight was lunch in the city afterward with Dr. Dahlia Rizk, MPH and Jake Ourman 🫶🏽

11/07/2025

Menopause is often talked about in terms of physical symptoms, but the hormonal changes that come with it can also affect intimacy, desire, and emotional connection.

I recently spoke with who is an endocrinologist and women’s health expert, about how menopause can shape relationships and what women can do to better understand and navigate these changes.

Grateful for her insight and expertise.
Read the full Q&A on the blog: [link in bio]

11/06/2025

10/18/2025

I’m happy to share that I’ve joined the AI Mental Health Collective as a Founding Member.
rachelwood created this community to bring together clinicians, technologists, researchers, legal experts, and industry leaders to think deeply about the impact of AI in mental health. What I appreciate most is that the Collective creates space for reflection and focuses on ethical, practical, and human-centered approaches to innovation.

I’m excited to learn and grow with this community and to bring what I learn into practice. My hope is to integrate this knowledge into my clinical work and help shape technology that supports mental health care in meaningful ways, creating tools that strengthen human connection and expand access while preserving what makes therapy healing.

09/29/2025

💬 Talking about s*x is often hard, but it is essential.

Today I am featuring a guest post by who shares why conversations about s*x can feel so difficult and how couples can bridge the gap between emotional closeness and s*xual satisfaction.

Many of us were never taught how to talk about these topics, yet open and compassionate dialogue can transform intimacy in relationships.

Read the full post on the blog: [link in bio]

09/18/2025

Still feeling so energized after the first Social Connection Collective meetup ✨

It was incredible to see so many practitioners, researchers, and advocates come together, including participation from the World Health Organization 🌍💚

What started as a simple way to connect during the WHO Commission on Social Connection launch has now grown into something much bigger.

The dialogue was inspiring, the energy was contagious, and it reminded me why this work matters so much. I was grateful to co-lead this first gathering with Christian Altenius, and I am excited for what’s ahead.

👉 Recap blog link in bio

09/10/2025

One of the questions I hear often from high performers is: Could this be ADHD? Even with impressive careers and accomplishments, many describe feeling like they are working twice as hard just to keep up.

I recently spoke with Scott Shapiro, MD, DFAPA, Adult ADHD Psychiatrist, a nationally recognized expert in adult ADHD. Dr. Shapiro and I have a strong working relationship, and I admire the way he helps adults not only understand their symptoms but also find practical strategies for success.

In this Q&A, he shares valuable insights about:
• Why ADHD is often missed in adults
• Signs that may point to an evaluation
• How treatment and coaching can support real change
• The role AI may play in supporting focus and organization

Read the full post in the comments below ⬇️

👉 What do you think are the biggest misconceptions about ADHD in adults?

09/05/2025

🌿 New on the blog 🌿

Today, I’m featuring a guest post from Alexandra Bennett, LCSW who specializes in treating OCD and anxiety in children, teens, and young adults.

She breaks down how OCD can look different in kids versus adults and how Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy can help.

✨ Read more at link in bio

08/26/2025

Sometimes, dreams speak the words we can’t quite find.

In my newest blog post, I share how dreams can guide us toward healing and growth, inspired by Debra Flics, LCSW, in exploring this work more deeply.

Whether your dream feels comforting, strange, or even unsettling, it often holds a message worth listening to.

✨ Read the blog at the link in my bio

08/04/2025

What actually happens in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy?

I had a thoughtful conversation with Dr. Daniel Zimmerman, Harvard-trained psychiatrist and founder of , about what makes this form of therapy so unique and why it’s gaining momentum.

We talked about:

🌀 What a ketamine journey feels like
🧠 Why integration and the therapeutic relationship matter
📊 What the research says about its impact on depression, trauma, and chronic stress

Dr. Zimmerman and I share a commitment to trauma-informed, depth-oriented healing.

Read our full Q&A on the blog (link in bio).

06/26/2025

Still feeling the impact of this night.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Wild and Free: Wellbeing Through Art. This gathering came from a shared belief .rizk and I hold that healing doesn’t only happen in clinical settings. It also happens in community, through connection, creativity, and meaningful shared experiences. Your presence helped bring that vision to life.

Grateful to for sharing his stunning space and powerful work at gallery.

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03/31/2025

Netflix’s Adolescence is sparking conversations about the dangers of social media, but as a therapist (and a mom), I saw something even deeper: the warning signs of emotional distress that were missed.

At a time when our world is becoming more digital by the day, it’s impossible to fully control what our kids see online. Social media, peer culture, and the 24/7 stream of content aren’t going away. What is within our control? Noticing changes in our kids’ emotions, creating space for real conversations, and helping them process what they’re exposed to in a healthy way.

The truth? We can’t fully control what our kids are exposed to, but we can learn to recognize when they’re struggling and create space for real conversations.

Link to blog post in profile ⬆️