Relationships

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]

There’s a profound irony at the heart of the mental health profession. The people whose entire careers are dedicated to helping others through loneliness are often the most professionally isolated individuals in the workforce. Society assumes that because you possess the clinical tools to regulate the nervous system, you must be immune to emotional exhaustion. […]

The term “OCD” is often tossed around casually nowadays. Sometimes, it’s even seen as a compliment when someone is highly organized or seeks perfection in every situation. But in the clinical world, perfectionism and obsessive-compulsive disorder are two entirely different psychological experiences. Conflating them doesn’t just minimize the very real suffering of those with OCD […]

In most professions, your tools are external — a computer, a scalpel, a set of blueprints. But as a therapist, you are the instrument of healing. Your capacity to empathize, to attune, and to hold space for someone else’s darkest moments is what makes the work transformative. And that’s exactly what makes it so costly. […]

Have you ever wondered why some people crave constant closeness while others pull away the moment things start feeling “too serious”? The answer often lies in something called your attachment style, and understanding it can change everything about how you show up in relationships. Developed by researchers John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth, attachment theory suggests […]

Written by Denver therapist, Lauren Battista Do you ever feel drained, overwhelmed, or “off” — even after a full night’s sleep? That’s often a sign your body isn’t just tired… it’s under-rested.  Often when we think of rest, we think of sleep, or maybe “zoning out” on the couch after a long day. But true, restorative rest is much deeper and more nuanced than […]