By: Taylor Zanon, LAMFT Scenario: Newlyweds at a Crossroad Emma and Jake have been married for six months. Their wedding was beautiful, filled with love and excitement for their future together. However, as the honeymoon phase fades, Emma starts feeling an unease she can’t ignore. At first, she chalks it up to post-wedding blues orContinue reading "When the Spark Fades: How to Know If It’s Time to Stay or Go"
The Truth About Cannabis: Therapists & Dispensaries Set the Record Straight
Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your primary care doctor before making any decisions about cannabis use for health or wellness. By Lauren Grossbach, LMFT Why Myths Persist Cannabis myths didn't emerge by accident—they were deliberately created as part of a campaign rootedContinue reading "The Truth About Cannabis: Therapists & Dispensaries Set the Record Straight"
How to Release Grief Trapped in Your Body Using EMDR Therapy
By Jenna D'Angelo, LAC If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve lost someone—or something—that mattered deeply. And maybe the world has kept moving, while you’ve felt stuck, overwhelmed, or simply… numb. Grief doesn’t follow a timeline. It can hit in waves, or lie quiet and heavy in your chest for months, even years. You mightContinue reading "How to Release Grief Trapped in Your Body Using EMDR Therapy"
Why Do Tattoos Make People Feel Better After Trauma?
By Taylor Zanon, LAMFT The Connection Between Tattoos and Therapy Have you ever noticed how some tattoos seem to tell a story without spoken words? Maybe it’s a delicate lotus, a phoenix mid-flight, or that tiny serotonin molecule tucked behind an ear. These aren’t just inked accessories—they’re often deeply personal badges of survival, growth, andContinue reading "Why Do Tattoos Make People Feel Better After Trauma?"
How Black Women in NJ Are Healing the Strong Black Woman Myth With A BIPOC Therapist
By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT In Part 1, we named what so many Black women in New Jersey and beyond quietly carry: the pressure to be unbreakable. To keep going no matter the cost, and to silence our needs in the name of strength. We explored how the strong Black woman myth shapes our identities, emotionalContinue reading "How Black Women in NJ Are Healing the Strong Black Woman Myth With A BIPOC Therapist"
8 Practical Tips for Dating After Your Spouse Dies
By Taylor Zanon, LAMFT Love After Loss: Navigating Dating After a Spouse's Passing Tip 1: Honor Where You Are Recognize that grief has no timeline. Some days, the thought of dating may feel overwhelming, while on other days, curiosity about companionship may arise. All emotions are valid. Allow yourself to feel without judgment—whether it's sadness,Continue reading "8 Practical Tips for Dating After Your Spouse Dies"
The “Strong Black Woman” Myth: An NJ BIPOC Therapist’s Take
By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT Have You Felt This Too? Have you ever caught yourself pushing through, even when you’re running on empty? Wondered why rest feels so far out of reach, even when your body is begging for it? Do you ever feel like you’re the glue holding everything together, but no one sees whatContinue reading "The “Strong Black Woman” Myth: An NJ BIPOC Therapist’s Take"
Love After Loss: Unlocking Your Heart With Grief Therapy
By Taylor Zanon, LAMFT Dating After Your Spouse Dies: How to Know When You Are Ready for Love Again Losing a spouse is an unimaginable heartbreak, and the idea of dating again can stir up a whirlwind of emotions—grief, guilt, uncertainty, and maybe even a little hope. It’s completely normal to feel conflicted. But loveContinue reading "Love After Loss: Unlocking Your Heart With Grief Therapy"
Body Dysmorphia Is Stealing Your Pregnancy Joy: Here’s How to Fight Back
By Melody Smith, LPC Your body during pregnancy is nothing short of miraculous. It grows, stretches, and transforms to nurture new life. But with these changes comes a complex emotional journey that isn't always discussed in prenatal classes or captured in those serene maternity photoshoots. The Physical Reality: Understanding Your Changing Pregnancy Body There areContinue reading "Body Dysmorphia Is Stealing Your Pregnancy Joy: Here’s How to Fight Back "
4 Warning Signs of Divorce According To An NJ Marriage Therapist
By Lauren Grossbach, LMFT Ever had that feeling that something’s off in your relationship, but you can’t quite put your finger on it? As a therapist, I often see couples struggling with that uncertainty. That's why I love sharing concrete research and terminology that helps make sense of relationship challenges, and how to overcome them. Dr.Continue reading "4 Warning Signs of Divorce According To An NJ Marriage Therapist"