If your brain never seems to turn off, you’re not alone. You replay conversations, analyze every decision, and imagine every possible outcome before something even happens. You tell yourself you’re “just being prepared,” but really — you’re overthinking. As a therapist, I see this all the time, especially in high-achieving women and moms who are […]

If you’ve ever stared at your to-do list, felt your chest tighten, and thought, “I’ll deal with that later,” you’re not alone. Anxiety and procrastination often show up hand-in-hand, leaving you stuck in a cycle of stress, self-criticism, and unfinished tasks. But here’s the surprising part: procrastination isn’t always about being “lazy” or “unmotivated.” More […]

For many teens, it can be a challenge going back to school after a long break. They’ve just had two plus weeks of freedom from early wake-ups, papers and exams, extracurricular responsibilities and even figuring out what to wear each day. Not to mention the post-holiday letdown that can come after the excitement of celebrating […]

Ah, the holidays—a time for joy, togetherness, and, if you’re a people-pleaser, bending over backward to make everyone happy (while secretly Googling “how to set boundaries” in the bathroom). Sound familiar? If you find yourself saying “yes” to everything—baking cookies for the class party, hosting family dinner and running last-minute errands—because you don’t want to let anyone […]