Many people aren’t really falling apart. They’re functioning, exhausted, and quietly blaming themselves for struggling. This post looks at why that happens and what it actually means.

What do you do when the system punishes your kid for being curious, sensitive, and smart? Charlotte therapist Dr. Leah Levenson shares the story of the year orange went from favorite color to shame trigger - and what helped them find their way back.

If the holidays already feel like too much — the tantrums, the skipped naps, the sugar crashes — you’re not alone. This is a letter for the parent who’s ready to do less, connect more, and stop chasing “perfect.”

Feeling like a bad parent? Learn how parenting anxiety shows up, what you can do about it, and how therapy helps you feel calmer, more confident, and connected again.

Perfectionism in college can look like ambition on the outside - but feel like exhaustion on the inside. Here’s how to tell the difference and protect your drive from burnout.

Your high-achieving teen says “I’m fine,” but you’re not so sure. Here’s how to spot perfectionism and help before burnout sets in.

Working mom getting baby out of the car for daycare dropoff.

Feeling fried by constant noise, mess, and ‘Mom! Mom! Mom!’? You’re not alone. Here’s how to cope with overstimulation as a mom with anxiety.