As a therapist, I’ve seen time and again how deeply intertwined our physical and mental health truly are. In a world that often separates mind from body, it’s easy to forget that caring for your physical well-being isn’t just about preventing illness or looking a certain way—it’s a foundational part of maintaining emotional balance and psychological resilience.

Here’s the thing: therapy with me isn’t a cold, clinical “lie down on the couch while I silently judge you from behind a notepad” kind of deal. Nope. Think of it more like grabbing a coffee with a friend—if that friend was really good at asking the right questions, holding space for hard feelings, and gently (or occasionally directly) calling you out when you’re getting in your own way.