Wisdom Within You Therapy

11/25/2024

The holidays are fast approaching and for Highly Sensitive People they can bring extra challenges along the way. Check out this survival guide for some tips and strategies. You'll probably find it helpful even if you don't identify as an HSP.

This blog offers advice for navigating the holidays as a Highly Sensitive person. It provides suggestions and strategies to help reduce overwhelm and find enjoyment in the busy holiday season.

11/04/2024

We have a wealth of regulatory resources in our body when we learn how to tap into them.

What's your favorite sensory-based self-soothing technique?

By now, most of us understand that our mind-body connection dramatically influences our health and well-being, but learning to utilize this relationship to regulate our emotions is one area that can often get overlooked. In my practice, I often help clients develop self-soothing strategies by work

10/21/2024

There is so much healing that can happen working on connection and intimacy, especially in long term relationships. Check out this blog post I wrote taking insights from Emily Nagoski's book "Come Together" and applying them to healing attachment wounds.

Intimate relationships bring with them ample opportunities for healing and growth. Yet, they are often the areas of our lives where we get most triggered or stuck in unhealthy patterns that have grown out of our past and the unhealthy culture we tend to live in. As a holistic therapist, I am passion

09/29/2024

Have you heard of limerence before? Check out this blog to learn how it is different from love and how you can navigate these two different emotional states as you build secure attachment.

I'm sure we all remember our first crush, or maybe even our most recent crush—the butterflies in our stomachs, the racing heart, the constant thoughts about that special someone. These feelings are exciting and a little terrifying, especially in those younger years. As we grow older, we hold onto ...

09/19/2024

09/13/2024

The decision to no longer work within the insurance system is not an easy one but for many therapists it comes after increasingly difficult and limiting interactions with insurers. Check out this blog post to learn more about how this has come to be and its relationship to a decolonizing approach.

An article that has spurred much conversation in the therapy field lately has been circulating. The article discusses the dysfunction and corruption of the insurance industry and its impact on those seeking and providing mental health care. After reading this article, I did not feel surprised. Ins

08/25/2024

Sometimes it's easy to overlook the biological factors at play in relationships. Check out this blog post to read more about how Dopamine and Oxytocin influence our bonds and interact with our attachment styles.

The Chemistry of Connection: How Dopamine and Oxytocin Influence Our Relationship Patterns Aug 23 Written By k b It is no secret that the bonds we create with others and the meaningful relationships in our lives impact us and our well-being in many ways. We know these bonds are psychological and emo...

08/15/2024

Finding the right therapist to help you on your journey to healing anxious attachment can be tough. This blog outlines some considerations and steps that can help you find the right person to best support you and your therapeutic goals.

The benefits of therapy are touted everywhere these days, and for good reason! Many of us are experiencing the benefits of taking our mental health seriously, and culturally, we have seen a greater acceptance and even celebration of this as a priority. Relationships often inspire us to seek therapy