We often assume the ability to reflect on feelings and understand others comes naturally. In fact, this capacity—called mentalization—is learned in our earliest relationships. When caregivers imagine and respond to a baby’s distress, they teach that emotions can be understood and managed. Therapy renews this process, helping us think about our own mind and others’ with more clarity, resilience, and compassion.

Our ability to manage emotions doesn’t begin inside us—it begins in relationships. As infants, we rely on caregivers to hold and make sense of feelings too big for us to handle. Over time, these experiences shape our resilience and become part of our inner world

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.

Working with an experienced therapists who happens to be under supervision can be a great opportunity to find accessible therap

Therapy is not about 'fixing' you, but rather empowering you to discover your own strengths and resilience.