When the MFA Almost Broke You: Healing from Art School Trauma
If you've ever left a graduate art program feeling like something essential was taken from you: your creative voice, your confidence, your joy in making. This post is for you. What happened has a name. And you are not the problem.
Leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses: What Happens to Your Nervous System After You Go
I was fifteen, sitting at the park with friends, when I understood, all at once, that my queerness would eventually cost me everyone at that park and more. What I didn't have words for then is what I've spent years understanding: this is exactly what happens to the nervous system when it encounters a threat too large to respond to openly. And it holds that weight for a very long time.
Why Being a Multi-Passionate Person Is a Strength: Reflections from a Therapist
Growing up, I always heard I should choose one career and stick to it. But that never felt right. I was interested in many things—art, psychology, music, and healing. When I moved to Los Angeles and saw others who embraced multiple passions, I realized I could do the same. Now, as a therapist, I help others embrace their varied interests and live fulfilling lives without limits.
11 Unique Benefits of Virtual Therapy for Highly Sensitive and Neurodiverse Californians
Everyday life can be hard for highly sensitive and neurodiverse individuals in California. From personal experience, I’ve spent an hour and a half on the bus each way, made three transfers, dealt with LA traffic and parking issues, and climbed five flights of stairs to get to my therapist’s office. Some therapy spaces felt warm and welcoming, while others felt uninviting and confusing. For neurodiverse and highly sensitive people living in busy cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, standard in-person therapy can often seem overwhelming, hard to access, or just not right for us.
Embracing Life as a Highly Sensitive Person: My Journey from Struggle to Superpower
Growing up in a rural Southern California community, I often felt overwhelmed, wondering why life felt so intense for me while others seemed fine. Eventually, I recognized that my sensitivity wasn't a weakness—it was a gift. It helped me connect deeply with others, create meaningful art, and support my clients with true empathy. What felt overwhelming became my greatest strength, and now I fully embrace it. If you're highly sensitive, remember that this can be your superpower too.