Why High-Functioning Anxiety Is So Hard to Recognize (Especially in High Achievers) Published July 7, 2026 Austin, TX Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S On the surface, things look like they’re going well for you. You meet deadlines, perform well at work, take […]
When Someone Says “It Didn’t Mean Anything” After Cheating… Pay Attention. When cheating is discovered, this phrase rarely bring comfort: “It didn’t mean anything.” In fact, after more than two decades of helping couples navigate infidelity, I’ve found that the language people use immediately after betrayal often reveals something much deeper than the affair itself. […]
Early in my career, I didn’t question the weight I sometimes carried home after sessions. I’d notice a tiredness that wasn’t just physical but I didn’t have a framework for understanding it. I thought that was just part of being in this work. Over time, I’ve come to understand vicarious trauma less as something sudden, […]
Are you feeling heart-ached, broken and full of sorrow over communication? The good news is this is probably much easier to solve than it feels! By utilizing the following practices first with a loved one, second with yourself, and third (if you like) with God, you will become happier, grateful and relieved pretty quickly! Anyone […]
Hai aspettato anni. Anni in cui ti sei detta: quando avrò imparato la lingua, trovato la routine, smesso di sentirmi straniera al lavoro, starò meglio. Quando avrò il contratto a tempo indeterminato, starò meglio. Quando avrò lo scatto di carriera, starò meglio. Quando avrò sistemato l’affitto, starò meglio. Quando avrò comprato una casa più grande, […]
Marianna Trezza, psicoterapeuta italiana a Londra, spiega perché tante donne italiane all’estero restano sospese tra due mondi, senza sentirsi mai del tutto a casa in nessuno dei due. Il Mulino Bianco non ha catturato un sogno. Lo ha costruito. Un bisogno vero: calore, appartenenza, una famiglia che ha tempo per stare insieme. Trasformato in […]
Signs You May Be Experiencing Vicarious Trauma You work with people carrying heavy stories. But are you carrying them too? Vicarious trauma happens when you absorb the trauma of the people you serve. If you’re a caseworker, social worker, nurse, or frontline worker, this might feel familiar: Common signs: -Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected -Hypervigilance: […]
There’s a version of success that looks completely solid from the outside — and feels completely hollow from the inside. The person carrying it can walk into a boardroom and command the room. They can negotiate, present, lead, deliver. In professional contexts, they are unshakeable. But put them in a vulnerable conversation with someone they […]
Waiting for an apology can keep you emotionally tied to someone who may never have the capacity to give you the closure you’re seeking. One of the most heartbreaking things I witness in therapy isn’t conflict. It’s hope. Hope that this time your parent, sibling, or family member will finally understand. Hope they’ll acknowledge what […]
Burnout doesn’t always look like exhaustion. Many people experiencing burnout are still showing up for work, caring for others, and getting through their day. On the outside, they seem fine. Underneath, they may feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or unable to truly relax. Common signs of burnout can include: • Feeling constantly “on” […]
