Why People Really Come to Couples Therapy

When people come to therapy asking whether they should stay, leave, or deepen a relationship, they’re rarely asking, “Do I care?” More often, they’re asking something quieter and more complex: “Is this the right relationship to build a life in?” This question...

The Machines That Learn Us

Recently, a Los Angeles jury handed down an unprecedented decision: a young woman successfully sued Meta and YouTube, arguing that the platforms were intentionally designed to be addictive and that this addiction harmed her mental health. She was awarded $6 million in...

An old lesson

The Falcon’s Lesson In the year 1281, after his second failed attempt to conquer Japan, Kublai Khan, the mighty ruler of the Mongol Empire, was weighed down by grief and anger. The loss of over 100,000 soldiers gnawed at his spirit, a bitter reminder that even the...

Safe Space

Safe Space: Where the Nervous System Learns to Breathe In psychotherapy we often talk about the idea of a “safe space.” People sometimes imagine this as a comfortable room, a quiet chair, or a calming image used during meditation. But a safe space is something...