Discover why one criticism can erase ten compliments and learn practical tools to process feedback with balance. A psychoanalyst's guide to emotional resilience and self-worth.

Do you replay negative comments while forgetting the compliments? It's called negativity bias. This article breaks down the science of why your brain does this and gives you actionable steps to build new, more positive mental pathways.

For decades, traditional therapy has "misseen" the immigrant experience, misdiagnosing our core journeys. It calls displacement grief "depression" and identity reconstruction "identity crisis." As a Black immigrant psychoanalyst, I'm proposing a new framework that finally sees us.

A psychoanalyst with decades of experience reveals why she is building a new kind of digital wellness. It's a love project for her children and a necessary answer to a system that missees and misunderstands.

This article explores the profound impact of intergenerational trauma and inherited patterns on adult children of immigrants. Discover why your parents' immigration story lives in your body, understand the specific pain of being a "bridge," and learn practical steps to break the cycle and find healing.

Introduction: The Invisible Disconnection You're sitting in your therapist's office. You've just shared something important, maybe about your family's expectations, a microaggression at work, or the weight of being the first in your family to achieve something. Your therapist nods, says something well-meaning, and you feel it: that slight deflation. Not quite heard. Not quite understood. You leave the session wondering if you're being too sensitive, if you should be grateful

A psychoanalyst with 26 years of experience explores why standard self-care often misses the mark when you're experiencing cultural disconnection. Learn 5 practices rooted in heritage, community, and ancestral wisdom that address deeper psychological needs for belonging and identity.

For BIPOC Professionals Experiencing Workplace Erasure and Racial Trauma A Note on Client Confidentiality:  This article draws from composite clinical experiences across multiple clients in my practice. All identifying information has been thoroughly anonymized to protect client confidentiality. "Marcus" represents patterns I observe regularly, not a single individual. The clinical insights and interventions described are real; the specific details have been altered to ensure

The exhaustion of high-conflict co-parenting runs deeper than tiredness. Discover how to navigate manipulation, protect your peace, and become the steady parent your child needs with immediate, practical support designed by a psychoanalyst.

Feeling unseen or misunderstood? Learn FIVE powerful practices to reclaim your story, validate your experiences, and build authentic self-confidence through daily reflection.

Many women carry a quiet ache in their relationships, where love still exists, yet loneliness takes root. This isn’t about dramatic betrayals, but the slow drift of life pulling partners apart. In the silence, shame often grows. This piece is a gentle invitation to acknowledge that ache with compassion, and to begin by simply saying: I am here.

In our relentless pursuit of acceptance and recognition, the essence of being seen and acknowledged forms the cornerstone of our...

White Therapists: 76.4% of therapists in the U.S. are identified as White. Other Ethnicities: The remaining percentage includes...

Learn about the complex relationship between chronic illness and anxiety, and discover strategies for managing anxiety in the context of chr

A student's mental health is important but frequently disregarded. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that 25% of college...

Your employees' decision-making, thinking, confidence, and working relationships can all be improved by improving their mental health.

When someone asks, "What is your race, nationality, heritage, or ethnicity?" Are you able to answer? Are you willing to answer? Do you...

The world of psychotherapy is profoundly personal and confidential; some may even say secretive. All we bear witness to as clinicians...

Five Problem Solving Strategies You Can Use Today The next time you are confronted with a problem, please consider the following...

You may consider mindfully observing what your inner voice tells you if you have repeatedly been told that you are too hard on yourself!...