MONARCH PSYCHOTHERAPY

Friendship breakups happen more often than we realize, yet few of us are prepared for the grief they bring. Close friends become the people we share our news with first, the ones who understand our history without explanation, the steady presence in our ever-changing lives. When that bond fades, shifts, or suddenly ends, it can hit harder than we expect. Unlike romantic breakups, which often come with advice, support, and rituals, losing a friend can feel quiet and unacknowle

If there’s one coping skill I could wish upon all my clients, it would be this: the ability to sit with and tolerate discomfort. Not to...

As I prepare to go on maternity leave, I’ve been sitting with the many layers of this experience - not just physically, but emotionally,...

I often tell clients: being lost in the woods alone is probably one of the worst things imaginable. You're scared, no clue how to get...

Tears have a way of catching us off guard. Sometimes they come in quiet moments - in the car, in the shower, in the middle of a...

You may have heard the term attachment style before, but what does it really mean? In simple terms, attachment refers to the way we...

Feeling the weight of the world hitting harder than ever? You’re not alone. Lately, I’ve seen a wave of clients coming to sessions...

Journal writing - one of the greatest yet most underrated tools for processing, reflecting, gaining clarity, and healing. As a therapist,...

Avoiding conflict often means going out of your way to keep the peace. You soften your words, hold back your true feelings, and sometimes...