I’m a therapist who helps anxious, overachievers learn how to stop intellectualizing their feelings (& an anxious, overachiever myself). But isn’t becoming a therapist the greatest intellectualization of them all? lol

Any psychoanalytic therapists or psychologists who can recommend some good books to read on the subject? #psychoanalysis

Good therapy is not "done" after 8-12 sessions. This is just the beginning of true meaningful work, and is a lie that insurance companies tell to convince providers that short term therapy is effective. Most often, it isn't

Research shows that clients who participate in short term therapy, often seek out therapy again within 6 months of ending services. If the therapy was effective, this would not be the case

Insurance companies are a direct threat to mental health care

Our outdated mental health system focuses on improving SYMPTOMS. Not improving quality of life

So much of healing is developing tolerance for the emotions you feel

It’s difficult to be a person looking for depth in a shallow culture.

Your reality is valid, even if other people don’t agree

The best way to take care of the people in your life is to take care of yourself

Acceptance is a life hack

The shame you feel probably doesn’t belong to you

What helps you get through a tough mental health day?

Love is not trying to change, appease, or fix the uncomfortable emotions of other people

It’s not always about trying to change parts of who you are, sometimes it’s just about accepting them

Learning, observing, and accepting yourself fully is an underrated form self-care