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Mindfulness Matters—But Not in the Way You Might Think.
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.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Jul 12


Living with a Narcissistic Parent or Partner: How These Dynamics Can Undermine the Sense of Self
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.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Jul 8


Supporting Your Partner’s Mental Health: What I’ve Learned as a Couples Therapist
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.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Jun 11


Parenthood as a Mirror: How Becoming Parents Changes a Relationship and how to navigate
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

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Jun 4
Practical Tips to Improve Couples Communication
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.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Apr 27


Beyond Cold Plunges: Real Mental Wellness Starts with Giving a Damn
The wellness industry sells the illusion that you can self-soothe your way out of despair.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Feb 22


Expanding Your Emotional Bandwidth: Navigating Distress and the Window of Tolerance: Managing Anxiety and Stress.
Distress tolerance and the window of tolerance are concepts that help us understand how individuals navigate stress and overwhelm.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Feb 18


Reclaiming Connection: Why In-Person Therapy Matters more than ever in an Isolated World
In-person therapy offers more than conversation—it fosters a deep, embodied connection that transcends words, rekindling trust, presence, an

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Oct 26, 2024


Unlocking the Power of Vulnerability: A Nuanced View about Embracing Authentic Connections
Vulnerability can bring you closer to others but not everyone has learned how to do it.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Jun 9, 2024


DIY couples therapy hacks - Part I
Ideas to try before, during or after couples therapy.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Jul 2, 2023


How to: Starting Couples therapy. Getting the most out of therapy for your relationships.
A guide to how to make the most of couples therapy.

Dr. Maura Ferguson
Jun 15, 2023
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