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Notes on the inner life.

Short, honest reflections on therapy, mental health and everyday emotional life.

How do I know it's time to start therapy?

12 Jan 2025 · 5 min read

How do I know it's time to start therapy?

You don't need a diagnosis — or a crisis — to deserve support. Here are five quieter signals people often overlook.

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Your first therapy session: what actually happens

5 Jan 2025 · 4 min read

Your first therapy session: what actually happens

No couch, no clipboard silence, no pressure to have the right words. A walkthrough of a first session, step by step.

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Online or in-person: which kind of therapy suits you?

20 Dec 2024 · 6 min read

Online or in-person: which kind of therapy suits you?

Both work well — research says so. The better question is which format fits your life, your privacy needs and your nervous system.

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