Writing Portfolio
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 6 years of clinical experience and someone who lives with a mood disorder, I explore trauma recovery, depth psychology, relationships, and the complex, meaningful work of building a life alongside mental illness. My writing combines clinical knowledge with personal insight, challenging stigma while offering practical tools for growth.
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.
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
When Masking Depression Becomes Obligation: On Rediscovering Our Compassionate Voice
On using mindfulness and mentalization to reduce the sting of social rejection