Why Palliative Care Is Bad for Some Patients’ Mental Health and What Support Can Look Like Instead

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...

Comfort Care and Mental Health: Supporting Emotional Wellbeing When Medical Treatment Feels Overwhelming

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...

Why Is Life So Hard? Understanding Mental Health When Illness, Pain, and Stress Collide

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...