Nobody Checks on the Strong One
For immigrants, first- and second-gen professionals, and BIPOC adults, being strong was never really a choice - it was a necessity that became an identity. This July: on the exhaustion of being the one everyone leans on, what it costs your closest relationships and why even the strongest people deserve somewhere to put it down.
Whose Normal Are We Living In? On Mixed Relationships, Summer, and the Quiet Negotiation of Belonging
June brings longer days, Pride, and for many mixed-race, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ couples, the particular exhaustion of navigating whose family, whose culture, and whose version of normal takes center stage. This month: on the quiet negotiation of belonging, what it costs to code-switch all summer, and why you don't have to wait for a crisis to ask for support.
Permission to Pause: On Taking a Break from Therapy When Rest Itself Feels Selfish
Summer should feel like relief. For many first- and second-gen professionals and BIPOC adults, it doesn't. It feels like a different kind of pressure. This month: on therapy breaks, family visits, and why needing support doesn't mean you've failed the story your family sacrificed for.
The Thaw: Letting Yourself Bloom Slowly After a Long Winter
Feeling stuck between winter fatigue and spring energy? Learn how to move through the “thaw” of March - honoring your pace, releasing pressure, and allowing growth to unfold slowly and naturally.
New Year, Same You (In a Good Way): The Quiet Work of January
January doesn’t need reinvention. Explore the quiet work of the new year, release pressure, rest without guilt, and begin gently with self-trust.
The Year-End Reset: Letting Go of What Drains You Before 2026
Before the holiday chaos sweeps you into the new year, give yourself permission to slow down and reflect. Here’s how to let go of what’s draining you, stop comparing yourself to everyone’s highlight reel, and walk into 2026 grounded, lighter and ready to shine.
Giving Without Losing Yourself: A Holiday Survival Guide
Tired of giving until you’re running on fumes? This holiday survival guide shows you how to protect your peace, set boundaries that stick, and still show up with heart without the guilt, burnout, or drama.
Masks Off: How to Stop People-Pleasing Before Holiday Chaos Hits
Pumpkin spice season is here, which means the holidays are coming along with your annual case of “I said yes to too many things.” Learn how to stop people-pleasing, set better boundaries, and show up as your rested, confident, and unfiltered self just in time for the holiday chaos.
Celebrating Valentine’s Day Solo: A Guide to Self-Love and Joy
Rather than focusing on all the forced feelings Valentine’s Day inevitably creates, I wrote a guide to help you navigate the day that will hopefully leave you feeling truly loved. Here’s how to make the most of the day with self-care ideas, confidence boosters, and a meaningful reminder of your worth.
No New Year's Resolutions? No problem! | Therapy in Austin
As the New Year is underway, the subject of resolutions has come up a lot. Over the years I have grappled with my feelings about resolutions. Do I like them? Do I not? Do I care?
17 Tips to Boost Productivity & Happiness in the Workplace | Therapy in Austin
17 tips to increase productivity and happiness in the workplace. I challenge each of you to try all of these for 1 week. If that feels like too much, start with the 1st and incorporate 1/week until they become a part of your routine.
In Times Like These, Everyone is in Need of Self-Care
The idea of self-care is not a new one (you can read about that here), but in today’s political climate, it seems to be much more desired and much, much more needed. Common questions that come along with self-care are: What is it? How do I do it? Isn’t that just being selfish? The answer to that is a big fat NO. Let’s go ahead and dive in.