Insights

Writing on the actual work.

Long-form notes on the questions people actually bring to a first session — not takes, not tips, and definitely not a diagnosis for the reader.

Depth work

High-functioning anxiety: what it actually is

The version of you that shows up for everyone else is exhausted. Here's what's underneath it.

On the work

When therapy didn't work last time

'I've tried therapy before and it didn't help.' Usually the reason isn't what you think it is.

Getting started

Are my problems 'bad enough' for therapy?

The question itself is the tell. Here's what to do with it.

Patterns

Perfectionism and anxiety are the same knot

They aren't two problems that hang out together. They're one system doing one job.

On the work

Why you can't think your way out of this

'I should be able to figure this out on my own.' A note on why insight alone doesn't do it.

Reading is one thing. Doing is another.