Starting therapy can be one of the most meaningful steps toward healing—but how do you know if a therapist is the right one for you?

The relationship between you and your therapist is more than just professional—it’s personal, emotional, and built on trust. Finding someone you feel safe with is one of the most important parts of the healing process. Here’s how to find the best therapeutic fit for you.

Everyone experiences anxiety—it’s a normal part of being human. But when anxiety starts to take over your thoughts, your sleep, your ability to connect with others or focus on daily tasks, it may be time to reach out for support.

Mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s shaped by the world we live in—by our histories, our access to care, the systems we navigate, and how seen and safe we feel when we ask for support.

For people in marginalized communities—whether due to race, gender identity, sexuality, disability, or immigration status—mental health challenges often go unspoken, misdiagnosed, or unmet altogether. The stigma is compounded. The barriers are real. And too often, the spaces that claim to offer healing don’t reflect the people who most need to be heard.

When we think of self-care, we often imagine long baths, yoga classes, or a weekend away from it all. But sometimes, the most powerful forms of care are the smallest ones—the ones we can return to in just a minute or two, right in the middle of a busy day.

Many of us were taught to fear anger. Maybe you grew up hearing that it’s “unattractive,” “too much,” or something to be hidden away. Maybe you learned to turn it inward, numbing or silencing it until it erupted in anxiety, shame, or self-doubt.

But anger, like all emotions, has a purpose. It’s not the enemy. In fact, when we learn to understand and express it in healthy ways, anger can become one of our most powerful guides.

For many people, starting therapy feels like stepping into the unknown. What do you even say to a stranger? Are they going to judge you? Will you have to talk about childhood trauma right away?

Every relationship faces challenges, but sometimes those challenges feel like more than just bumps in the road. If you're in a relationship, it's natural to experience moments of conflict, miscommunication, or emotional distance. But when these issues become persistent, overwhelming, or damaging to your connection, it's essential to ask yourself: Is it time for couples counseling?