I’m worried my kid has an eating disorder. How do I bring it up? by Jami Dumler | May 6, 2025 | Ask a Therapist, Children, Teens, & Adolescents You might notice shifts in your child’s eating habits or a sudden fixation on specific body parts. Maybe they’re often scrolling fitness influencers’ profiles, lamenting “perfect” bodies, or pushing to try some new diet that’s alarmingly low in calories for their active growth stage. Sometimes it’s just a gut feeling:…
My partner won’t go to couples therapy. Is that a dealbreaker? by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | Mar 31, 2025 | Ask a Therapist, Mental Health Topics, Relationships This is a common question, as many people feel uncertain about couples therapy. Is it a dealbreaker? The answer isn’t always straightforward. While refusing to attend couples therapy can be a red flag, it doesn’t always mean the relationship is doomed. Every couple’s situation is unique, and there are other…
I’m a people pleaser. How can I set boundaries without feeling guilty? by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | Mar 25, 2025 | Ask a Therapist, Communication, Mental Health Topics, Relationships, Self-Care Boundaries are a popular topic right now, especially on social media. But if you consider yourself a people pleaser, you might find it stressful—if not impossible—to set them. I’m here to convince you that setting healthy boundaries is worth the effort, both for your own well-being and your ability to…
22 simple mental health tips experts wish you knew by Abby Lerner | Mar 3, 2025 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Improvement “Take your thoughts less seriously.” I was scrolling through Instagram one day when I came across this quote from Dr. Jenny Taitz, a clinical psychologist and author of Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes. It stopped me in my feed. Her broader message was that…