Not all couples fight. Some avoid conflict through silence or by one partner always giving in—but that’s not intimacy. This blog explores how conflict, when approached thoughtfully, can strengthen connection. Learn practical, depth-informed strategies for fighting fair, staying emotionally present, and using conflict as a path to deeper mutual understanding.

In a world that pressures parents to be perfect, the most healing thing you can offer your child is your real, imperfect self. From a psychoanalytic perspective, it’s not flawless parenting that builds emotional resilience—it’s your presence, your repair after missteps, and your willingness to be human. This blog explores why being “good enough” isn’t settling—it’s essential for your child’s development and your relationship with them.

We often tell ourselves to “just let it go”—but some patterns don’t budge for a reason. From a psychoanalytic perspective, symptoms like anxiety, perfectionism, or emotional withdrawal can serve as protective responses to deeper pain. This blog explores how understanding the meaning behind these patterns can lead to real change—without abandoning the parts of us that once needed to hold on.

Mindfulness is often praised for its ability to calm the mind—but in therapy, calm isn’t always the goal. In this post, I reflect on Ezra Klein’s conversation with Mark Epstein to explore how repetitive thoughts can carry meaning, not just distress. When mindfulness is used to suppress rather than support emotional insight, we risk reinforcing the very patterns we hope to change. Psychoanalytic therapy invites a different kind of listening.

This post explores how narcissistic relational dynamics—especially with a parent or partner—can quietly undermine a person’s sense of self. It offers a psychoanalytic lens on how these patterns form, the subtle ways they affect identity and relationships, and how depth-oriented therapy can support healing and self-understanding.

Understanding the landscape of mental health — and why an integrated therapeutic approach offers more than symptom relief

When we think about relationships, we often picture a bond between two people. But in reality, couples are rarely navigating a world of just two. Every relationship exists within a wider web—of families, histories, friendships, careers, personal dreams, and social expectations. For some in open relationships this may include a third person or partner(s).

Explore how depth psychotherapy helps individuals and couples navigate the emotional impact of financial stress, uncertainty, and the hidden weight of modern life.

Mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum. As a couples therapist, here’s what I’ve learned about how partners can support each other in meaningful, sustainable ways when one person is struggling.

Becoming parents can bring couples closer—and also stir up conflict, vulnerability, and unmet needs. This post can help partners make sense of the emotional terrain of parenting together

When the future feels uncertain, it’s not just our finances that feel the weight—our relationships do, too. Whether it’s job insecurity, rising costs, or broader global instability, economic stress often seeps into the day-to-day fabric of a relationship. It can influence how we talk to each other, how we make decisions, and how much we feel we can lean on one another. Many couples find themselves feeling disconnected or stuck in repetitive confl

Perfectionism is often mistaken for a strength. It’s praised in job interviews, rewarded in the workplace, and admired by those who benefit from someone else’s attention to detail or tireless effort. But beneath the polished surface, perfectionism often comes at a steep emotional cost.

If you’ve ever had an argument with your partner that seemed to go in circles—or found yourselves emotionally exhausted after trying to “talk it out”—you’re not alone. In reality, pushing through tough conversations without a break often leads to escalation and misunderstanding.

Deepening Couples Communication: How to Reflect and Integrate Active Listening into Everyday Relationship Skills So you and your partner...

Do you want to feel more grounded? Do you know what makes people feel more calm and centred: Clarity informs and reduces anxiety.

If you are reading this, you have probably been wondering if you or someone close to you has ADHD.

The wellness industry sells the illusion that you can self-soothe your way out of despair.

When money is tight, therapy can feel like an impossible expense. Finding a way to care for yourself within your means can be difficult, but

Distress tolerance and the window of tolerance are concepts that help us understand how individuals navigate stress and overwhelm.

The phenomenon where trauma experienced by one generation impact subsequent generations, is a complex and profound process.