Mental Health

You may assume that you would remember if something life-altering happened to you, but traumatic experiences don’t always remain fully accessible in conscious memory. In some cases, the mind develops protective mechanisms to distance itself from overwhelming events, making those memories difficult to recall, even though the emotional and physical […]

Discovering your partner’s infidelity brings up a lot of emotions. From the initial shock to sadness to anger, it’s a progression of difficult emotions. Betrayal causes pain, confusion, and emotional upheaval. You’ll likely feel anger toward your partner and yourself. Whether you want to reconcile with your partner or move […]

Have you ever thought, “I’m upset, but it’s probably just easier if I ignore it”? If you have, you’re not alone. Many men were never taught how to process and communicate their feelings. Toxic masculinity, which is often reinforced by culture, media, and societal norms, discourages emotional expression. Maybe you […]

Generational trauma is difficult to recognize because it’s the only way that you know to behave and relate to others. But patterns of emotional pain, abuse, neglect, and unhealthy coping mechanisms aren’t typical. And these patterns influence how you think, feel, and relate to others. Understanding how to break generational […]

Recovery from intimacy disorders, including sex or pornography addictions, often comes with a lot of shame, guilt, and self-blame. Because of these feelings and others, you may find it difficult to forgive yourself for the harm your behaviors caused. But self-forgiveness is a vital part of the healing process. It […]

  “Does therapy help with sex addiction?” It’s a common question. Loved ones and family ask it. Even addicts ask it. The answer is “yes.” Therapy is one of the foundational pieces of recovery from all addiction, especially sex addiction. Therapy for sex addiction works, but only if you’re committed to […]