Caren Jacobs 
You may have a job you worked hard to get, people who care about you, and a life that looks relatively good from the outside. Yet privately, you feel empty, disconnected, or unhappy. You might even wonder why you feel this way when you have so much to be grateful for. When your life appears … Read more
You may notice that a minor inconvenience, a change in someone’s tone, or a small disagreement causes a reaction that feels much bigger than the situation itself. You might become intensely angry, anxious, hurt, or overwhelmed, then wonder why your response feels so strong. Sometimes, the reaction seems to come out of nowhere. Other times, … Read more
If you’ve experienced something painful or traumatic, the thought of talking about it in therapy may feel overwhelming. You might want relief from the memories, anxiety, or emotional reactions that continue to affect you, but worry that getting help means having to describe everything that happened. This is one reason some people hesitate to begin … Read more
You notice that your teenager seems quieter than usual, spends more time alone, or becomes irritable over things that never seemed to bother them before. When you ask what’s wrong, the answer is always the same: “I’m fine.” You sense that something may be bothering them, but your attempts to talk often lead to one-word … Read more
If you have been single at any point in the past two decades, you have probably tried online dating at least once…or twice, or maybe more.
In the aftermath of trauma, it can be challenging to move forward. It is common for many people to mark their lives by what it was like before the traumatic experience and then after.
Whether you’re newly single, long-term solo, or somewhere in between, navigating the holidays alone can stir up everything from peace and empowerment to loneliness and comparison.
For many people, the changing of seasons is not always the best time of the year. For some, it’s a time when their mood changes as quickly as the weather. While many people associate seasonal depression with wintertime, it can occur at any point in the year.
You reach for your phone and unlock it. After navigating through several of your apps, you find the one you’re looking for. You click on the icon and the home page opens. Pictures of random people you’ve never met fill your screen. After staring at the screen for longer than you’d like to admit, you … Read more
Have your friends and family become concerned about your relationship? Do you feel that you constantly have to vie for your partner’s affection and worry about whether you will be verbally or physically abused if you do not please them? Do you defend them nonetheless? You could be part of a trauma bond, where trauma … Read more
