Healing Isn’t a Personality Trait Mental HealthSocial Media Healing Isn’t a Personality Trait(A Therapist’s Weekly Love Letter to the Internet)This week, we need to talk about something…Julie BarbourAugust 10, 2025
Self-Love Isn’t a Punishment: How to Protect Your Peace Without Isolating Yourself Mental HealthRelationship Patterns Self-Love Isn’t a Punishment: How to Protect Your Peace Without Isolating YourselfA lot of people will like you… until you start liking yourself. That’s not your fault.…Julie BarbourAugust 2, 2025
Down to Almost Nobody: Healing After Emotional Loss Mental HealthRelationship Patterns Down to Almost Nobody: Healing After Emotional LossFor many trauma survivors, the most painful losses aren’t always death or divorce. They’re quieter.…Julie BarbourAugust 2, 2025
When Impression Management Becomes a Shield Relationship PatternsSocial Media When Impression Management Becomes a ShieldHave you ever found yourself suddenly cast as the villain in a story you weren’t…Julie BarbourJuly 21, 2025
Does Insurance Cover Couples Counseling? Mental Health Does Insurance Cover Couples Counseling?Watch: Does Insurance Cover Couples Counseling? Short on time? You can watch this quick explainer…Julie BarbourJuly 17, 2025
Dating, Disconnection, and the New Loneliness Mens HealthRelationship Patterns Dating, Disconnection, and the New LonelinessThis week I’m wading into the murky waters of modern dating — not to complain,…Julie BarbourJuly 12, 2025
You’re Not Too Much: Understanding Emotional Unavailability Relationship Patterns You’re Not Too Much: Understanding Emotional UnavailabilityYou’ve done the work. You’re showing up differently—setting boundaries, regulating your emotions, communicating more clearly.…Julie BarbourJuly 8, 2025
Healing After Sexual Trauma: 5 Empowering Ways Women Reclaim Intimacy Sexual Health Healing After Sexual Trauma: 5 Empowering Ways Women Reclaim IntimacySexual trauma is unfortunately common, and its impact can be profound—affecting mental and physical health,…Julie BarbourJune 23, 2025
Dear TikTok: Stop Using Attachment Theory to Diagnose People You’ve Never Met Social Media Dear TikTok: Stop Using Attachment Theory to Diagnose People You’ve Never MetDear TikTok, Please Stop Weaponizing Attachment Theory (A Therapist’s Weekly Love Letter to the Internet)…Julie BarbourJune 22, 2025
How Do I Know If I Need Therapy? Mental Health How Do I Know If I Need Therapy?How Do I Know If I Need Therapy? (And What If I’m Not Sure I…Julie BarbourJune 21, 2025
Why Rest Can Be the Most Productive Thing Men Can Do Mens Health Why Rest Can Be the Most Productive Thing Men Can DoWhy Stepping Away is Sometimes the Most Productive Thing You Can Do to Aviod Burnout…Julie BarbourJune 20, 2025