Anahita Kia, JD, LMFT

Perfectionism is often praised, but for many people it feels more like pressure than motivation. This article explores how perfectionism can develop as a trauma response and offers practical ways to begin loosening perfectionistic patterns.

Anger is a natural emotion, but when it feels overwhelming, it can affect relationships and well-being. Learn therapist-recommended strategies to understand triggers, regulate emotions, and manage anger in healthy, effective ways.

Let’s talk about the Vagus Nerve and how your body can benefit from a few simple practices to snap you out of the chaos of your day and into the calm of your own being.

If you think you are (or know you are) enabling someone close to you, try replacing the word enabling with disabling, and be curious about whether or not you might be causing greater harm than good to that someone in your life.