Writing Portfolio
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 6 years of clinical experience who also lives with a mood disorder, I write at the intersection of psychology, faith, creativity, and lived experience. My work explores trauma recovery, depth psychology, relationships, the inner life, and what it means to build a meaningful existence alongside mental illness.
When Beauty Strikes: Stendhal Syndrome and Terror in The Sublime
On the tourists who faint in Florence, and what their breakdowns reveal about art's power
The Psychology of Intuition: Following Where Our Gut Leads
When our path ahead is uncertain, we can delve into wells of unconscious and conscious wisdom for guidance
Posttraumatic Growth: Finding Glimmers in the Dark
Exploring the five profound capacities for healing and growth that we can encounter in the wake of trauma
Do People with Bipolar Disorder Fall in Love More Deeply, Or Even Love Harder?
Insights on manic depressive longing and love, and how they can catalyze creative healing.
Why Couples Fight About the Same Things Over and Over (And How to Break the Pattern)
On reshaping how we see disagreements, and earning more secure attachment
We Are Not Our Illness: Getting to Know Ourselves Again Through Values Work
When depression or anxiety are overwhelming, we can anchor ourselves in remembering what we truly care about
On Empathy: The Psychology, Neuroscience, and Necessity of Emotional Boundaries
Why understanding the brain’s resonance requires protecting your own emotional space
When Masking Depression Becomes Obligation: On Rediscovering Our Compassionate Voice
On using mindfulness and mentalization to reduce the sting of social rejection
Psychedelics and Bipolar Depression: A Therapist’s Year of Ketamine Treatment
Exploring the impact of consistent ketamine dosing for a chronic mood disorder
How to Harness Your Dreams: A 4-Step Guide to Jungian Dreamwork
Combining depth psychology with journaling to unlock your inner potential