The holiday season often carries a mix of emotions—joy, nostalgia, love, but also tension, grief, and loneliness. For many, it’s not the picture-perfect scene we see in movies. Instead, it can be a complex time when old family dynamics resurface, relationships feel strained, and the expectations of togetherness feel heavier than ever. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I often remind my clients that emotional complexity during the holidays is normal. The season has a way of magnifying what...

At some point in our lives, many of us have found ourselves accepting the bare minimum in relationships—emotionally, physically, or...

By a Psychotherapist Who’s Been There Too There’s something quietly powerful about the words: “being where your feet are.” A close friend...