Okay, I think many of us have been there. We finally feel like we’ve reached a breaking point and we just can’t get out of the yucky stuckness. We wake up and decide that we’ll finally bring in a professional…..Then what? We spend time scrolling through Psychology Today or Therapy Den profiles. We see hundreds of photos, bios, and websites. Many of them sound good, and we go through the process of reaching out to schedule our first appointment. Yay! These moments are very imp

If you’re like me, you’ve probably been told a million times that you need to establish better boundaries. Maybe this was suggested by a friend, colleague, family member, or even a therapist. Perhaps you’ve even told people around you that they need to start setting boundaries … But what exactly does this mean and why is it so important? Well, first and foremost, boundaries are a crucial form of self-care. Boundary setting allows us to communicate our wants and needs effectiv