Jan 21, 2026 | Blog, Illness, Mental Health
When a doctor introduces the concept of palliative care, the room often goes silent. For many patients and their families, this suggestion doesn’t feel like an offer of support; it feels like a door slamming shut. I want to speak directly to that moment of...
Jan 19, 2026 | Blog, Emotion Regulation, Illness, Mental Health
In my practice as a psychologist, I often work with highly intelligent, capable individuals who are used to solving problems. Whether they are executives, attorneys, or dedicated students, they approach life with a strategy. But when a serious illness enters the...
Jan 7, 2026 | Blog, Illness, Mental Health, Pain, Stress
Sometimes, life just hurts. You wake up, and the weight of the world feels heavy on your chest before your feet even touch the floor. You might look around and wonder how everyone else seems to be managing fine while you feel like you are wading through quicksand. If...