The Mental Health Blog
Welcome to the Mental Health blog—a space for conversations about mental health, relationships, personal growth, and emotional wellbeing.
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Why Am I Such a Perfectionist?
Do you feel like nothing you do is ever good enough? Perfectionism can leave you stuck in cycles of self-criticism, anxiety, and burnout, even when you're achieving your goals. Learn why perfectionism develops, how it affects your mental health and relationships, and how therapy can help you build self-worth that isn't dependent on being perfect.
What is Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT-C)?
Many couples assume their relationship problems stem from poor communication, conflicting personalities, or disagreements about money, intimacy, or parenting. EFT-C offers a different perspective. Grounded in attachment science, EFT-C helps couples understand the deeper emotional needs driving conflict and reconnect in ways that foster trust, security, and lasting closeness. Learn how EFT-C works and why it is one of the most effective approaches to couples therapy.
Why Do I Keep People-Pleasing?
Do you find yourself saying yes when you want to say no? People-pleasing often goes beyond being kind or helpful. It’s a pattern driven by a fear of disappointing others, avoiding conflict, or seeking approval at the expense of your own needs. Learn why people-pleasing develops, how it affects relationships and well-being, and practical steps you can take to build healthier boundaries and more authentic connections.
Why Am I So Easily Triggered? Understanding Emotional Triggers
Emotional triggers often reflect deeper wounds. This post explores why we get triggered, what may be happening in the mind and body, and how psychotherapy can help you better understand and respond to these reactions.
“Mental health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but, importantly, you are not the rain.”