Kink is a facet of human sexuality that is unfortunately very misunderstood, stigmatized, and pathologized. Though sex can be a taboo subject on its own, when you add the inclusion of kinks, fetishes, power exchange, and BDSM play, layers of complexity can mount. A...
If someone is facing a challenging situation or time in their life, it is only natural for them to look for solutions and ways to overcome whatever they are facing — internally or externally. When someone seeks services to help them address their high-stress level or...
Did you know that there are over 100,000 licensed therapists in the United States? Of that number, many are located in New York. If you are in New York and want a therapist in NYC, you may be wondering where to start. How do you find the right therapist in New York?...
In the family of human emotions, anger is like the black sheep that is always misunderstood. It has such good intentions, but it gets a bad rep. Why? Because it’s such a powerful emotion that it can easily get out of control when not managed well. Primary and...
For many individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, Pride Month is a source of joy, connection, validation, fun, and so much more. For those who are still figuring out their queer identity, have not come out, or who do not see their LGBTQ+ identity as primary, Pride Month...
There is no such thing as a perfect relationship, but that doesn’t mean that couples shouldn’t strive to maintain a happy, healthy relationship. Plenty of people believe that there’s room for improvement between themselves and their romantic partners. This isn’t to...
Is your relationship on rocky ground? If so, you may be considering couples therapy in Chicago. Maintaining a healthy relationship is not always easy. While it’s normal to go through ups and downs, there comes a point when the problems become too overwhelming...
Shame can be the primary drive and stressor in sexual compulsion. Shame can turn into a cyclical pattern, and people who experience shaming messaging around their sexual behaviors, desires, and interests may feel overwhelmed from this shame, causing the individual to...
The topic of emotionally immature parents is an important one that is densely layered with nuance, generational pain and trauma, and logical defense mechanisms. This article is for the parents whose children have called them emotionally immature, made the decision to...