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Self-compassion seems a bit daunting, doesn’t it? I used to think this included manicures, cheesy Pinterest quotes or telling myself that I was the coolest person on the planet when I looked in the mirror; but for myself, and so many others, that did not feel authentic. When I mention the words “self-compassion,” many clients […]
When setting out to write about depression, I find myself apprehensive. This is not due to writer’s block, or to a lack of clinical information or personal experience in treating my clients that suffer from the disorder. I hesitate out of concern that I will not do those who have been diagnosed enough justice. I […]
It is rare, if not impossible, to go through life unscathed by the more heartbreaking and challenging components of the human experience. In this blog, we interview psychotherapist Katie Llewellyn, a specialist in trauma counseling. During these times especially, we hope you can gain insight into your own pain as well as how to be […]
This year has been a wild ride. In early January, like many of us, I thought: “2020 doesn’t know what’s coming for her! A new decade, with new intentions, new goals, and new adventures”. Well, 2020 had other plans. When Covid hit, I found out that my partner, a physician, was needed on the frontlines […]
We sat down with Lauren Maltsch to get to know more about her work as a therapist as well as her insights on self-esteem and sometimes, the struggles to get it and maintain it. What’s your definition of self-esteem? Self-esteem is our positive sense of self, and more specifically, it is the high appraisal of […]
Psychotherapist, Lindsey Arens, and registered dietitian, Mary Radovich, are Elle’s experts in treating eating disorders and developing a healthier self image. Learn more about eating disorders and how Lindsey and Mary have made it their life’s mission to combat them. How do you work in tandem with your clientele? And why is this best practice? […]
We sat down this week with Katie Llewellyn to get to know her and her career as a therapist better. A conversation about the role of therapy ultimately led to a conversation about resilience. Tell us a little bit about your career as a therapist. Growing up, I had dreams of becoming a hairstylist. I […]
This week marks the return to some semblance of life before Covid hit in March of this year. For the past three months, the bustling hallways of yoga students, therapy clientele, and clinicians came to a dramatic halt. Everyone retreated home to makeshift offices and what was hopefully a secure Wifi connection. As therapists, we […]
I’m not going to lie, the past two weeks have been nothing short of rough. There’s a heaviness in the air—an eerie feeling in the streets—and pangs of uncertainty for the future and for the losses we are all enduring right now. As a business owner and therapist, you think first and foremost for the […]
“You care too much.” “Just move on.” “Why do you put up with that?” If you’ve ever had to explain the severe ups and downs of your relationship to friends and family members, you’ve likely heard these comments before. Women are commonly conceived as nurturing caretakers. They often have to learn how to assert themselves […]