blog

by Tiffany Todd, LCSW January arrives with a particular kind of pressure. The calendar turns, and suddenly there is an expectation that something should feel different. More hopeful. More organized. More motivated. Even when no one explicitly says it, the message is familiar: this is the moment to get it together. For many people, that […]

by Tiffany Todd, LCSW January arrives with a particular kind of pressure. The calendar turns, and suddenly there is an expectation that something should feel different. More hopeful. More organized. More motivated. Even when no one explicitly says it, the message is familiar: this is the moment to get it together. For many people, that […]

By Tiffany Todd, LCSW As December settles in, many people notice a quiet heaviness rising in the body. The end of the year has a way of stirring reflection, even when we do not ask for it. You might feel yourself looking back at what unfolded, what changed, what hurt, and what surprised you. This […]

Interview by Tiffany Todd, LCSW – October 31, 2025 In her powerful memoir, Jealous of the Dead: Secrets of an Immigrant Survivor, Aldiana Deumić tells the story of growing up during the Bosnian war, surviving displacement and trauma, and building a new life in America while carrying the invisible wounds of survival. Both heartbreaking and […]

Interview by Tiffany Todd, LCSW – October 31, 2025 In her powerful memoir, Jealous of the Dead: Secrets of an Immigrant Survivor, Aldiana Deumić tells the story of growing up during the Bosnian war, surviving displacement and trauma, and building a new life in America while carrying the invisible wounds of survival. Both heartbreaking and […]

by Tiffany Todd, LCSW At InnerVoice Psychotherapy & Consultation (IVPC), Natasha Krol, LPC, offers therapy that meets people in the moments where identity, creativity, and change intersect. She works with leaders, artists, and others navigating career transitions and professional burnout, as well as parents moving through the profound transition into and through motherhood. With particular […]

By Tiffany Todd, LCSW Bringing a baby into the world is often described as one of the happiest times of life. Photos and stories often emphasize the joy, the glow, and the sweet moments of bonding with a newborn. Yet for many parents, the reality is much more complicated. Alongside moments of wonder, there can […]

By Tiffany Todd, LCSW Bringing a baby into the world is often described as one of the happiest times of life. Photos and stories often emphasize the joy, the glow, and the sweet moments of bonding with a newborn. Yet for many parents, the reality is much more complicated. Alongside moments of wonder, there can […]

by Tiffany Todd, LCSW When someone you care about is struggling with suicidal thoughts, it can feel overwhelming to know what to do. You may worry about saying the wrong thing or fear that bringing it up will make things worse. In truth, silence often leaves people alone with their pain while connection offers the […]

By Tiffany Todd, LCSW Why the World Feels Unsafe Right Now Maybe you notice it before your feet even hit the ground in the morning. A flutter in your chest. A heaviness in your limbs. The day hasn’t started, and yet your body already carries the weight of something you can’t name. You haven’t read […]

By Tiffany Todd, LCSW Why the World Feels Unsafe Right Now Maybe you notice it before your feet even hit the ground in the morning. A flutter in your chest. A heaviness in your limbs. The day hasn’t started, and yet your body already carries the weight of something you can’t name. You haven’t read […]

Understanding Neuroplastic Pain and How Therapy Can Help By Cara Chae, LCPC What Is Neuroplastic Pain? For years, we believed that pain was purely a physical response to an injury—a signal sent from the body to the brain to indicate harm. But new research in neuroscience has reshaped that understanding. Today, we know that all […]

by Andrea Farfan, MA In the 2013 fiscal year, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported 368,644 people. My father was one of them. I was a teenager when it happened, old enough to understand what was going on, but too young to process it in any meaningful way. That kind of loss doesn’t stay […]

by Andrea Farfan, MA In the 2013 fiscal year, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported 368,644 people. My father was one of them. I was a teenager when it happened, old enough to understand what was going on, but too young to process it in any meaningful way. That kind of loss doesn’t stay […]

by Ana Moreno, LPC, ATR-P As a clinician who works closely with adolescents in eating disorder recovery, I’ve witnessed a significant increase in teens seeking treatment in recent years. One common thread? The long-term, often subtle impact of social media. A global review across 17 countries found that social media use is a plausible risk […]