The Incomplete Truth: Why We Need Both Psychology and Spirituality There’s a piece of wisdom I heard years ago that has never left me: “The psychological, without the spiritual, is incomplete—and the spiritual, without the psychological, is dangerous.” This truth has echoed throughout my healing...
The Authority Wound: Where Codependency Begins I’ve had issues with authority since I was six years old. Sometimes I would shut down and comply to stay safe. Other times, I’d push back hard. Either way, I was reacting to something I didn’t yet understand: the...
Editorial Note: This post was originally written in 2017 and has been updated in 2025 to reflect current insights around trauma, self-harm, the inner critic, and the importance of compassionate self-awareness. Language has been revised for inclusivity, clarity, and alignment with current clinical understanding. Yesterday,...
Dating With Intention: Reclaiming Self-Worth in a Swipe Culture Dating today can feel like a minefield—full of ghosting, mismatched expectations, and emotional exhaustion. But there’s another way: dating with intention. Earlier this month, I was quoted in A Therapist’s Guide to Dating With Intention ,...