Vivere all’estero e sentirsi in colpa per non avere una casa: perché succede e come affrontarlo “Ho l’impressione di vivere solo per lavorare e pagare.” Nel mio studio a Londra, dove lavoro da oltre vent’anni come psicoterapeuta con donne italiane che vivono fuori dall’Italia, sento questa frase con una regolarità sorprendente, ripetuta con parole […]
Let me ask you something. You’ve built a career on hard decisions. You’ve navigated pressure most people will never face. You’ve walked into rooms where the stakes were high and performed anyway. You call that strength. So why, when something difficult shows up inside you ; a feeling, a fear, a grief you haven’t named yet do […]
Why High Achievers Struggle to Accept Compliments Published July 18, 2026 Austin, TX Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S “You did a great job.” “Thanks… but it really wasn’t that difficult.” You finish a presentation, and a colleague compliments […]
Healing Beyond Words: Integrating Somatic Therapy, EMDR, ACT, and aspects of PRT for Trauma Recovery When it comes to healing from trauma, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Our minds and bodies hold onto experiences in unique ways, and the path to recovery often requires more than just talking about what happened. That’s where integrative therapy approaches—like Somatic […]
There’s a particular kind of discomfort that comes when you’re growing — and you can’t quite name it. You’re doing everything right on the outside. You’re showing up, performing, achieving. But something inside is restless. Something is asking: Is this really who I am? That discomfort isn’t a problem to fix. It’s an invitation. It’s […]
Perfectionism can look like ambition, discipline, and drive. But it can also feel like living under a never-ending report card—where every project, grade, performance review, and even appearance is scored, judged, and never quite “enough.” Psychology writers often describe perfectionism as a trait that can be motivating in healthy doses, yet deeply distressing when it […]
When we experience something overwhelming, our nervous system responds to protect us, through fight, flight, freeze or fawn. This is a completely natural survival response. The difficulty is that long after the event has passed, the nervous system can remain stuck in that protective state. Your body is still responding as though the threat […]
What Is Trauma and How Does It Affect You? Trauma isn’t just about what happened. It’s about what happens inside you as a result. Many people who come to therapy don’t initially identify as having experienced trauma. They know something difficult happened, but they’re not sure if it “counts.” They just know that something feels […]
Anxiety can make even ordinary days feel overwhelming. You might find yourself overthinking, expecting the worst, struggling to sleep, feeling constantly on edge, or carrying a tension that never seems to leave your body. It can be exhausting. If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. Anxiety isn’t a sign that you’re weak or “too sensitive.” […]
Choosing a Particular Trauma Relief Therapy If your life was disrupted by an unexpected experience and you cannot stop the cycles of self-doubt, sorrow or frustration, help is available in many forms. Anxiety, trauma, PTSD and complex trauma can be cured. Receiving compassionate and effective help after a life shock is very important. However, Choosing […]
