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Mental Health

Therapy, wellbeing, burnout and psychiatric care.

mental healthJun 29, 20263 min

When Words Fail, Scent Speaks: A Leader's Path Back to Feeling

A coaching technique that bypasses the overwhelmed mind by asking a leader what numbness smells like — leveraging olfactory neuroscience to reach emotion before language arrives.

ai psychologyJun 29, 20265 min

The Limits of Digital Empathy: Why True Therapeutic Healing Demands Human Presence

An analysis of the growing push toward AI mental health chatbots, highlighting why automated psychoeducation fails to replicate the physical, relational co-regulation and safety required to heal complex trauma.

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Beyond the Hype: Navigating the Delicate Balance of AI in Eating Disorder Support

AI shows transformative potential for increasing accessibility in eating disorder care, but emerging research highlights significant risks including the delivery of harmful advice and the inability to detect complex, early-stage symptoms reliably.

ai psychologyJun 29, 20265 min

Harnessing fMRI for Precision TMS: Improving Depression Outcomes Beyond Scalp Targeting

A new randomized clinical trial led by Mass General Brigham researchers indicates that targeting accelerated TMS (aTMS) through individualized fMRI scans significantly enhances antidepressant efficacy compared to conventional scalp-based methods in patients with treatment-resistant depression.

mental healthJun 29, 20263 min

The Evidence-Based Therapy Landscape: How CBT, DBT, and Family Systems Approaches Actually Work

How do CBT, DBT, trauma-focused therapy, and family systems approaches compare? A research-backed guide to matching the right modality to your needs.

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Boston Therapist with Two Decades of Experience in Addiction Recovery

A licensed psychotherapist based in Boston, Massachusetts brings over 20 years of clinical practice, teaching, and research to help individuals overcome substance use disorders through evidence-based treatment approaches.

ai in addiction treatmentJun 29, 20265 min

Can AI Replace Your Therapist for Addiction? The Answer May Surprise You — And the Stakes Could Not Be Higher

AI can assist addiction therapy, but the therapeutic relationship is irreplaceable—especially when confronting denial and ambivalence.

ai psychologyJun 28, 20264 min

When the Algorithm Can’t Hold Your Hand: Why Human Presence Is the Only Therapy That Works

An exploration of AI in mental health from chatbots as triage tools to the irreplaceable importance of human connection in therapy and trauma healing.

trauma psychology childhood adversityJun 28, 20266 min

When Trauma Has No Single Event: How Ongoing Home Chaos Shapes Adults

For some adults, trauma isn't tied to one bad moment — it's the relentless instability and chaos of an unpredictable home that rewires their stress response, making calm feel threatening and drama feel like home.

mental health trauma recoveryJun 28, 20263 min

If you experience anxiety, sadness, or feel overwhelmed, I am here to help you

Guidance and support for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and complex trauma through attachment-based therapy and emotional regulation strategies in Brooklyn.

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Why Skipping Breakfast Makes You Dumber, Sad, and Tired

Skipping breakfast impairs memory, mood, sleep quality, and job performance. Learn the neuroscience behind why your brain needs morning fuel—and what to eat instead.

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AI Companions Aren't Therapists. They're Designated Attention Engines—And That's Where the Harm Starts

AI companion apps like Character.AI and ChatGPT face mounting lawsuits over conversations that pushed minors toward self-harm. This is the story of Sewell Setzer, Adam Raine—and why safety can’t be an afterthought.