It’s not about the “M”: Managing big feelings in kids
The other day I was playing a game of “Go Fish with Letters” with my five-year-old. Lately, playing games with him is a gamble, as he is still learning how … Read more
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How to Save Your Marriage from Your Wedding
Congratulations, you are engaged! Now you get to plan and fund a huge party, field strong opinions from friends and family, and meet expectations society has built up for you … Read more
Kicking the patriarchy out of your partnership
The pace of conversations regarding gender equality have picked up in recent years as we’ve witnessed the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the increased popularity of online content creators like … Read more
When Your Kid Says They’re Fat
I had a friend call me the other day, her 8 year old daughter came home from school and said, “Mom, I think I am fat.” My friend’s heart sank, … Read more
Practicing self-compassion in parenting
It’s 6pm on a Thursday night in a local rec center, and I am in a room of rambunctious three and four year old children who are, for the first … Read more
What Being a BIPOC Therapist Has Taught Me
Being a BIPOC therapist has given me the opportunity to see just how valuable therapy can be for BIPOC clients. For some, therapy validates the impact of race across their … Read more
Five Ways to Deepen Your Therapy Experience
When many of us seek therapy, we have a nagging sense that our current challenges somehow link to the past, but the connection doesn’t quite feel clear. Certain types of … Read more
Real moms share the hard and amazing of having a pandemic baby
by Dr. Sarah Lavanier They say that having a baby changes everything, and most new moms would agree. A new routine, a shift in family dynamics, less sleep, more worry, … Read more
Five Things Your Fat Therapist Wants You to Know
When a new client sits across from me for the first time, their nerves are often palpable and I can tell that their minds filled with questions about what’s ahead … Read more