I believe in transparency. As a practitioner who is dyslexic, I use a two-step process to create this blog: I first dictate and formulate my thoughts and therapeutic insights, and I then use Gemini (Google's AI) to refine the language and structure. This ensures the articles are easy to read and accurately reflect my thoughts.
Stepping into the Arena: Why Group Therapy is Your 'Mini-Experiment' for Real Life
Individual therapy provides a deep, private space for insight, but group therapy offers something different: an "arena" for real-life practice. Discover how group psychotherapy acts as a safe mini-experiment, allowing you to test new behaviors and master your relationships in a contained environment.
The Gift of Multiple Mirrors: Seeing the Parts of Yourself You Can’t See Alone
Group therapy offers a powerful gift: the honest, collective perspective of peers. Discover how this multiple mirror approach illuminates your blind spots, challenges shame, and leads to profound self-healing.
The Quiet Strength of Listening: How Group Work Fights the Loneliness Trap
I found myself struck by a profound loneliness in my mid-thirties when my social connections faded. The sense of isolation was immense. Many people turn to therapy to feel seen, but what often surprises them in group work is this: healing begins not just with sharing your own story, but with the quiet, powerful act of listening. Hearing another person endure their struggle is an immense relief. It chips away at the shame we carry and reminds us we're not alone in the human race.
Group Therapy: More Than Just a Support Group (And Why It Might Be What You Need)
Group therapy is not a support group. Learn how this professional, evidence-based modality uses peer dynamics as a "social laboratory" to achieve deep-seated change in behavior and relationships, often matching the outcomes of individual therapy.