Affirming Therapy & Supervision
If you’re reading this, you are likely standing at a significant threshold in your life. The decision to share a more authentic part of yourself with your adult children is profound. It’s a moment often filled with a complex mix of fear, hope, relief, and a deep desire for connection. In my practice as a … Read More
There’s a quiet moment that often follows the seismic shift of coming out later in life, especially after a long-term heterosexual marriage. The big conversations have been had, the practicalities of separation are underway, and you find yourself in a new, unfamiliar space. It’s a space that can hold two profound, seemingly contradictory feelings at … Read More
You open the app. That familiar grid of faces appears. For a moment, there’s a flicker of hope – a new message and the possibility of connection, a fun chat, a date, maybe even something more. But it’s often followed by a familiar, sinking feeling. The endless swiping, the conversations that go nowhere, the profiles … Read More
Do you ever find yourself hesitating to mention your partner in a new group of colleagues? Or perhaps you feel a sudden, sharp flash of discomfort seeing a gay couple hold hands in public, even though a part of you wishes you could do the same without a second thought? You might even find yourself … Read More
Have you ever heard of minority stress theory? In this blog, I’ll take a look at what minority stress theory is, its origins, and how it impacts the mental and emotional well-being of people from minority groups. Understanding Minority Stress Theory Minority stress theory—what does this term mean? In simple terms, this theory suggests that … Read More