Understanding Rumination: Navigating Self-Doubt and Self-Trust
Struggling with rumination and overthinking at night? Learn what rumination anxiety is, why your mind keeps replaying the past, and how to step out of the cycle with practical, evidence-based strategies.
Accommodation Fatigue: Do You Relate?
If you support someone with severe anxiety or OCD, you may feel exhausted, frustrated, and unsure how to help anymore. You’re not alone. This post normalizes accommodation fatigue and offers compassionate guidance for supporting your loved one without reinforcing anxiety.
New Year, New You? Why Every New Day Is an Opportunity for Change
New Year’s resolutions often come with pressure and disappointment. This post invites a different approach—one rooted in values, self-compassion, and taking action on imperfect days. Learn how anxiety keeps us waiting and how meaningful change can happen any day of the year.
’Tis the Season for… Skin Picking! Why BFRBs Flare in Winter & What You Can Do About It
Dry weather, rough cuticles, and rising urges—winter is peak season for skin picking. Here’s what causes the flare-up and practical ways to manage BFRBs with compassion and skill.
Avoidance Blockers: Breaking the Cycle of Avoidant Behaviors
Avoidance is one of the biggest barriers to progress in anxiety and OCD treatment. Learn how avoidance works, why it keeps anxiety alive, and get ERP-based strategies called “Avoidance Blockers” that help you break the cycle and reconnect with your values.
Responding to Holiday Stress When Living with OCD and Anxiety
The holidays can stir up more than joy—especially if you live with OCD or anxiety. In this follow-up to my last post, I share practical ways to prepare for triggers and stay connected to your values, even when anxiety shows up.
“Holiday Stress with OCD and Anxiety: Why It Feels So Overwhelming”
Holiday stress often magnifies anxiety and OCD symptoms, from intrusive thoughts to panic and perfectionism. In this post, I share insights from over 10 years of treating anxiety disorders using ERP and ACT to help you understand why the holidays can feel so hard—and what steps can help you cope more effectively.