We live in a time where mental health conversations are louder than ever. More people are seeking support, sharing stories, joining recovery communities, and talking openly about anxiety and depression. That part is progress. The problem is what we decided comes next. We turned emotional pain into a diagnosis, and then turned the diagnosis into…
Every January 1st, millions of people quietly make the same vow: “This year I will finally fix my mental health.” The resolution itself isn’t the problem. The problem is the invisible belief underneath it, the one that says if you’re still struggling, still symptomatic, still tired, still anxious, still overwhelmed, or still mentally bracing against…
The holiday season, with its lights, gatherings, and traditions, often brings joy—but for those experiencing loss, it can also amplify grief. Whether you’re grieving a loved one, a lost relationship, or a version of life you expected, the holidays highlight absence. The empty chair, the tradition that no longer feels the same, or the scent…
Medically Reviewed by Teralyn Sell, PhD, LPC Thanksgiving is more than a holiday—it’s an invitation to connect, reflect, and share gratitude with those we care about. But while the dinner table offers a beautiful moment of togetherness, it also has the potential to surface old tensions, communication patterns, and emotional wounds. When we approach Thanksgiving…
When we talk about ADHD, the conversation almost always starts and ends with symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity. From there, the mental health world tends to rush straight into diagnostic labels and medication management. But maybe we’ve been looking at ADHD all wrong. Maybe ADHD isn’t simply a “disorder” to be medicated away—it could be a…
Could Low Vitamin D Be Causing Your Fall Fatigue, Stress, or Low Mood? As the days get shorter and sunlight becomes scarce, many people notice changes in mood, energy, and stress levels. Feeling more tired or irritable this fall might be more than just seasonal blues—low vitamin D could be to blame. Why Vitamin D…
When people think about couples therapy, they often imagine sitting together in a therapist’s office: soft lighting, neutral décor, and the classic therapist’s couch. There’s a long-standing, outdated notion that the therapist’s job is to “catch” a liar, hold someone accountable, or even operate like a school principal taking someone to the principal’s office. In…
Let’s get real for a second. You wouldn’t go to a dentist with rotting teeth. You wouldn’t go to a dermatologist with a face full of untreated acne. You wouldn’t trust a financial advisor who is living paycheck to paycheck. So why, in mental health, do we treat therapists differently? Clients rarely ask themselves this…
A long time ago, I was working with a marketing agency that suggested my tagline be “Dr. Teralyn’s Couch of Change.” Honestly, it made me laugh. The idea that a therapist’s couch could magically create change? Ridiculous. But it also perfectly illustrates how traditional therapy has long been romanticized and misunderstood. I was once that…
When people think about therapy, they often imagine the classic therapist’s couch: a quiet office, soft lighting, and a neutral space. But here’s the truth: therapy isn’t about the couch. It’s about your life, your relationships, and your ability to change what happens outside the office. As a matter of fact, when you go to…
