Feb 13, 2026 | Blog, Mental Health, Pain, Stress, Types of Therapy
Whether it’s general surgery, heart surgery, breast surgery, or laparoscopic surgery, preparing for surgical procedures can feel overwhelming. It is completely normal to feel a mix of emotions. Anxiety, fear of pain, concerns about recovery, and uncertainty about risk...
Jan 28, 2026 | Blog, Pain
As a psychologist, I’ve noticed a distinctly human instinct to rank, compare, and quantify our suffering. We often feel pressure to justify our pain, wondering if it’s “bad enough” to warrant attention. People ask, “What is the most painful thing in the world?”...
Jan 23, 2026 | Blog, Pain
It happens quietly at first, and then all at once. You wake up, and the familiar ache is there before you even open your eyes. You calculate how much energy you have for the day—subtracting the pain tax—and realize you’re already in the red. For many of my clients,...
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...