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Embracing identity-the Journey of Late bloomers

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Pride, Identity & Intimacy: Supporting Late Bloomers in Their Journey Toward Authenticity

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Summer offers a natural opportunity to reset—but without some intention, it can easily slip into chaos or missed opportunities.

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Embracing Summer: Balancing Productivity and Mental Well-being

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In our hustle-heavy culture, it’s easy to confuse working hard with overworking. Especially for professionals in high-stress careers—executives, therapists, healthcare workers, lawyers, founders, and leaders—the line between “high achiever” and “burned-out machine” often gets blurred. As someone who works with high-performing individuals, I often see clients who pride themselves on their productivity, perfectionism, and their […]

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Are You a High Achiever or Just Running on Overdrive? The Hidden Cost of Working Like a Machine

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Mother’s Day can be a beautiful celebration of love, gratitude, and nurturing. But for many, it brings a complex blend of grief, resentment, guilt, and longing. Whether the pain comes from an emotionally unavailable mother, a narcissistic parent, a history of trauma, or strained in-law dynamics, this day can feel more wounding than warm. As […]

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When Mother’s Day Hurts: Navigating Complicated Mother or Mother-in-Law Relationships

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Your inner child is the part of you that holds onto your earliest experiences, emotions, and needs. These parts often show up in our relationships, in our reactions, and in the stories we carry about ourselves. Healing these wounds doesn’t mean erasing the past, but rather offering the compassion, attention, and nurturing we may not […]

Healing Your Inner Child Through Reparenting and EMDR

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There’s a moment many of us have faced—whether stepping into a new leadership role, starting a business, or simply taking on a project that stretches us beyond our comfort zone. That moment where we think: What if I’m not actually qualified for this? What if they realize I have no idea what I’m doing? This […]

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Imposter Syndrome: You Belong in the Room

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Perfectionism is often disguised as ambition, high standards, or a relentless drive to succeed. But the truth? Perfection isn’t about excellence—it’s about fear. The fear of failure, judgment, or not being “good enough” can quietly hold you back, keeping you stuck in a cycle of overworking, second-guessing, and self-criticism. If you’re feeling drained by your […]

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Perfection Doesn’t Equal Success—How Striving for Perfection Can Hold You Back

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If you’re feeling stretched thin, constantly checking emails outside work hours, or pushing through exhaustion just to meet year-end deadlines; It is time to get ahead of it before it gets ahead of you as we welcome in corporate crunch season. The stress of fiscal year-end closeouts around the corner, tax prep, and Q2 planning […]

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Corporate Burnout: How to Manage Stress Without Sacrificing Success

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In the fast-paced world of high-achieving women—executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders—stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion often come with the territory. Traditional weekly therapy can be beneficial, but for those seeking profound transformation in a shorter time, destination therapy offers an elevated, immersive experience. Luxury therapy intensives, much like high-end wellness retreats, provide a space to step […]

Luxury Wellness: Why High-Performing Women Are Choosing Destination Therapy

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