by BRITTANYKRIPPNER | Dec 15, 2025 | Therapy for Depression, Therapy for Trauma
The holidays are often portrayed as a season of joy, connection, and celebration. Yet for many people, this time of year amplifies grief, loneliness, and a deep sense of loss. Whether you are mourning the death of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, estrangement...
by BRITTANYKRIPPNER | Dec 5, 2025 | Therapy for Anxiety, Therapy for Depression, Therapy for Trauma
Self-harm is often misunderstood from the outside, but for many people it functions as a way to cope with overwhelming emotions, numbness, or a sense of loss of control. If you’re struggling, you deserve compassion, not judgment—and support, not silence. While nothing...
by BRITTANYKRIPPNER | Dec 5, 2025 | Mental Health Education, Therapy for Anxiety, Therapy for Depression
The holidays are often painted as a season of joy—but for many, they also come with stress, disrupted routines, heavy meals, and emotional overwhelm. While there’s no single “superfood” that can erase holiday pressure, the right foods can support better mood, steadier...
by BRITTANYKRIPPNER | Nov 12, 2025 | Therapy for Anxiety, Therapy for Depression, Therapy for Trauma
The holidays are often painted as a time of joy, family, and celebration—but for many, they also bring stress, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion. Between packed schedules, financial strain, family dynamics, and social expectations, it’s easy for your nervous system...
by BRITTANYKRIPPNER | Oct 22, 2025 | Therapy for Depression, Therapy for Trauma
Shame and guilt often times are used interchangeably, however, they are two entirely different things. Brene Brown, the founder of the concept of shame and the Shame Resilience Theory, has created this theory to help people live their life through a whole hearted lens...