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The Shift in Therapeutic Approaches This past July 4th, I sat around a shaded table, poolside. I watched my son and his friends swim while talking with a handful of other adults. There was another therapist there as well. When therapists attend social events, we often get asked many questions. With two of us present, the conversation was dominated by matters of human existence. At one point, a man in his mid-50s said, "I like seeing my therapist. I see her maybe once a month

When a family experiences suicide, the impact is profound and lasting. The loss is not only emotional—it can alter how a family relates...

In today's fast-paced world, the concept of wellness has evolved: we view it as all about the intricate balance between body and mind....

In traditional therapy training, therapists are often told to be a “blank slate.” They should maintain a calm, neutral, and emotionally reserved demeanor. The idea behind this approach is to keep the focus on the client and avoid interfering with the therapeutic process. This concept has roots in Freud's work; he argued that the therapist serves as a blank slate onto which the patient can project, displace, or transfer their feelings. While this model has its merits, the trut

In today's fast-paced world, finding moments of calm can feel impossible. However, incorporating mindfulness therapy into your daily life...

Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy offers a compassionate, non-pathologizing approach to understanding and healing addiction. Rather...

Infidelity is one of the most painful and destabilizing experiences in intimate relationships. It can feel like a betrayal so profound that it calls into question everything we thought we knew about our partner, our bond, and even ourselves. Yet, as psychotherapist Esther Perel suggests, perhaps there’s more to infidelity than meets the eye. Instead of viewing it solely through the lens of moral failure or personal inadequacy, she invites us to explore it as a complex and lay

Why is it that some people crave closeness in relationships while others seem to pull away when things get too intimate? Or why do...

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of psychotherapy developed by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in the...

Growing up with a mother who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)  can leave invisible scars—emotional confusion, fear of...

InSight is a private practice therapy center proud to offer a deeply integrative and nature-centered approach to healing. With a strong...

Death is not just a moment—it’s a profound process, one that touches every part of the human psyche. Whether facing the death of a loved...

Blending IFS and EMDR for Deep Trauma Recovery In recent years, many therapists have begun to combine different evidence-based modalities...

Our modern world is dominated by screens, a frantic sense of busyness, an ever-increasing isolation from others, and a detachment from...

A summary of Internal Family Systems and its core concepts

Mindful Eating: Reconnecting with Food and Body In a fast-paced world filled with multitasking, distractions, and rushed meals, it’s easy...