Executive dysfunction is a cognitive challenge that affects a person’s ability to plan, organize, initiate, and complete tasks. While it’s commonly associated with conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, or depression, it can impact anyone at different points in life. Understanding executive dysfunction is an important step toward developing strategies that improve productivity, focus, and daily functioning.

When it comes to therapy, one of the biggest decisions is often about payment. Should you go through insurance, or choose private pay? While both are valid options, many clients decide that private pay therapy is the right fit for them — and it’s about more than just about the money.

We’ve all heard the jokes about PMS — cravings, mood swings, and irritability. But what happens when it’s not just “a bad week”? When every month you feel like you’re drowning in sadness, rage, or exhaustion that completely takes over your life? That’s when we’re talking about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) — and it’s not “just PMS.” It’s something bigger, heavier, and very real.

For some people, winter means cozy blankets, holiday lights, and warm drinks. But for others, the shorter days and longer nights bring something heavier: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). If you’ve noticed your mood dipping every fall or winter, it might not just be a case of the “winter blues.” SAD is real, and it can affect everything from your energy levels to your outlook on life.

If you’ve ever had a panic attack, you know how terrifying it can feel. Your chest tightens, your heart races, your thoughts spin, and maybe you feel like you can’t breathe or like you’re losing control. Sometimes it feels so physical that people end up in the ER thinking it’s a heart attack. And here’s the thing: if you’ve experienced a panic attack like this, you are not alone. Panic attacks are much more common than you might think, and they do not mean you’re “broken” or “going crazy.” They’re your body’s alarm system going off — just way too loud and way too often.

Grief is messy. Sometimes it’s loud, haunting sobs. Sometimes it’s quiet and unseen. It’s unpredictable, and it’s exhausting. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, experienced the end of a relationship, or are mourning a life that looks different than you hoped, the weight of loss can feel absolutely unbearable at times. Here’s the truth: there’s no “right” way to grieve. There’s no timeline, no checklist, and no magic words that will make it all feel better overnight (unfortunately).

Let’s be real: our brains can be pretty weird sometimes. You’re holding your baby and suddenly think, “What if I dropped them?” Or you’re driving and a thought flashes in: “What if I swerved off the road?” These random, unwanted, sometimes downright scary thoughts are called intrusive thoughts — and you are absolutely not alone in having them.