6 Signs That You Might Be An Extroverted Introvert
This personality type has unique strengths, and there are key habits to follow for optimal emotional health.
Extroverted introverts tend to prefer deep conversations with select people as opposed to surface-level conversations with lots of folks.
You’ve probably been asked if you’re an extrovert or an introvert. Maybe you even categorize yourself as one or the other.
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What Anxiety Can Look Like — and Why There’s Hope for Healing
Anxiety can feel like an invisible weight that follows you everywhere — tightening your chest, clouding your thoughts, and making even simple tasks feel overwhelming. If you’ve been struggling with persistent worry, restlessness, or a sense of dread, you might have wondered if what you’re experiencing is anxiety. It’s important to know that you’re not alone, and what you’re feeling has a name — and, more importantly, it’s treatable.
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In Person Therapy Vs. Online | What Is Right For You?
Choosing between in-person and online therapy used to be a niche concern—something clients rarely pondered. But thanks to evolving technology and changing lifestyles, more people are now considering which format best suits their needs. This post looks at the benefits and considerations of both options, along with some practical questions to help guide your decision.
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Practical Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Therapy Sessions
Therapy is more than just showing up. It’s an invitation to explore your thoughts and emotions, experiment with new perspectives, and grow into the person you want to be. Yet, many people wonder how to truly maximize their therapy experience. This Q&A offers practical, actionable tips—whether you’re just beginning or looking to refresh your approach to therapy.
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Exploring the Many Benefits of Couples Therapy
Every relationship faces its own unique challenges, and couples often find themselves in need of a stronger, more supportive framework to communicate and connect. Enter couples therapy: a research-backed, transformative space designed to foster understanding, promote conflict resolution, and deepen emotional intimacy.
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Overcoming Relationship Overthinking: Tips for Peace of Mind
In the swirling landscape of modern relationships it can be easy to get stuck in a cycle of overthinking. Whether you’re replaying a recent argument, second-guessing a partner’s intentions, or anxiously waiting for a text back, overthinking can steal your peace of mind and impede connection. Here are some strategies to help you break free from overthinking and foster healthier relationships.
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The Ways Unresolved Trauma Can Affect Your Daily Life
Trauma is often thought of as a single, life-altering event. In reality, trauma can stem from a range of experiences—big or small, one-off or repeated—impacting us in ways we might not fully recognize. When that trauma remains unresolved, it can weave itself into the fabric of our daily lives, influencing how we feel, think, and behave, sometimes without our awareness.
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How Does Therapy Help in the Treatment of Depression?
Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges, affecting millions of people. While depression can feel isolating and overwhelming, therapy is an effective treatment for many people. With a variety of therapeutic approaches available, though, finding the right fit can make a significant difference in managing symptoms and fostering long-term healing.
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Essential Advice for New Moms and Dads
Becoming a parent is one of life’s most transformative journeys. It’s exhilarating, humbling, and often exhausting—all at once. Whether you're navigating sleepless nights, celebrating milestones, or simply figuring out how to keep it together, know that you're not alone. Here’s some essential advice to help new moms and dads find balance, connection, and joy in the early days of parenting.
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HuffPost: Do You Experience ‘Cringe Attacks’? Here’s What You Should Know
Zoe Kinsey, Self Space therapist, explores “cringe attacks” in this recent HuffPost article that explains what is a cringe attack, why they arise, and how to deal with them in a productive way.
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How Parental Anxiety Impacts a Child's Emotional Well-Being
Parenting is an inherently emotional journey, filled with joy, worry, and everything in between. But when anxiety becomes a significant part of a parent’s emotional experience, it can unintentionally shape a child’s emotional landscape. Understanding how parental anxiety impacts a child is the first step toward creating a healthier emotional environment for the whole family.
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What's it Like to Be a Therapist?
Therapists often wear many hats. While the role may seem straightforward from the outside, there’s much more to the job than meets the eye. The day-to-day life of a therapist is shaped by a deep commitment to helping others, learning, and navigating the emotional complexities. But what is it really like behind the scenes?
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Somatic Experiencing: How Body-Oriented Trauma Therapy Can Help
Trauma doesn’t just live in the mind—it resides in the body too. You might notice this in chronic tension and pain or feeling "stuck" in overwhelming emotions. Enter Somatic Experiencing—a body-oriented approach to trauma that helps individuals release stress and restore balance to their nervous system.
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The Impact of Anxiety on Headaches
Headaches are common, but when they’re chronic or seem to arrive during times of stress, they often indicate a deeper connection between the body and mental health. Anxiety is known to have a significant impact on the body, and one of the ways it manifests is through headaches. Understanding how anxiety and headaches interact can offer insight into both management and relief.
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Repairing Trust After Lies in a Relationship
Trust is often described as the foundation of a healthy relationship—a space where both partners feel safe, understood, and supported. But what happens when dishonesty cracks that foundation? While repairing trust after lies is challenging, it’s not impossible. With patience, empathy, and effort, couples can rebuild trust and even strengthen their relationship in the process.
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Kirkland Lifestyle Magazine: Navigating Holiday Conversations with Grace
Self Space therapist and owner Rachel Lund recently wrote an article for Kirkland Lifestyle Magazine about how to handle the potentially difficult conversations conversations with family members that might arise over the holidays.
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HuffPost: You're Probably Ruining Relationships With This Passive-Aggressive Behavior
HuffPost recently featured Self Space therapist Dan Suffoletta in an article about why giving the silent treatment isn’t a productive tactic in relationships — and what you can do during conflicts instead.
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Lesser known symptoms of depression
When people think of depression, they often picture sadness, crying, and a persistent sense of hopelessness. But depression can manifest in many ways—some of which might be less obvious. Understanding these lesser-known symptoms can help us recognize when someone might be struggling, even if they don’t fit the stereotypical image of depression. Here are a few signs that may fly under the radar:
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High Functioning Anxiety Explained
Anxiety is a common mental health experience, but not all anxiety looks the same. One variation that often goes unrecognized is high functioning anxiety. Unlike more visible forms of anxiety, people with high functioning anxiety may appear calm, composed, and even highly successful on the surface. Yet beneath that exterior lies a constant undercurrent of worry and self-doubt.
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What is the Best Therapy for Trauma? | 8 Modalities Explored
Trauma can impact every aspect of a person’s life, from emotional well-being to physical health. Finding the right therapy can be a crucial part of the healing process, but with so many options, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some of the most effective therapy modalities for trauma:
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