What makes a good therapist? For Allison Fishler, LMSW, it begins with listening without judgment, honoring client autonomy, and trusting that growth unfolds in its own time. In this reflection, Allison explores the balance of empathy, authenticity, and curiosity that helps healing take root.

What makes a good therapist? According to Brooks Strawn, LCSW, it’s not about having all the answers—it’s about showing up with honesty, curiosity, and care. In this reflection, Brooks shares how good therapists create safety, validate the valid, and walk beside clients with courage, accountability, and genuine connection.

What makes a good therapist? It’s not perfection—it’s presence. In this heartfelt letter, Chelsea Brouse, LMSW, shares her reflections on compassion, humility, and post-traumatic growth. She writes about what it means to walk beside clients with curiosity and care, reminding us that healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about remembering who you’ve always been.

In a culture that profits from our self-doubt, learning to honor your body and tend to your inner world is a quiet act of rebellion—and a profoundly healing one. This blog explores how to build resilience in the face of cultural body ideals and reclaim your reflection with compassion, embodiment, and emotional strength.

How much control do you believe you have over your life—and how does that belief shape your relationships? This blog explores the concept of locus of control and how it impacts communication, conflict, boundaries, and emotional safety. Understanding your internal or external lens can shift how you show up—for yourself and those you love.