Attraction Isn’t Random: The Psychology of Who We Want
We like to think attraction is a matter of chemistry or fate — that certain people just “click” with us for mysterious reasons. But beneath that spark lies something more complex: an emotional blueprint we’ve been carrying for years. From the moment we enter the world, we start learning what love feels like — how […]
Beyond CBT: The Psychodynamic Approach to Real Change
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has become the modern gold standard of talk therapy—brief, structured, and aimed at managing symptoms. It teaches you to identify and challenge negative thoughts, to “reframe” distorted beliefs, and to change how you behave in response. It’s practical, efficient, and can bring real relief. But here’s the deeper truth: CBT, on […]
Obsessive and Compulsive Personalities: A Psychodynamic Perspective
We all know people who seem to live by lists, rules, and rituals. They’re reliable, conscientious, and often deeply caring—yet something about their inner world feels tightly wound, as if emotion itself were a dangerous mess to be cleaned up. Psychodynamically, obsessive and compulsive personalities grow out of an early struggle to manage feelings of […]
Charlie Kirk Shooting: Can We Finally Admit America Is in a Mental Health Crisis?
The Symptom of a Deeper Illness Charlie Kirk was shot dead on a college campus today. The news felt like the air was sucked out of the room. The video circulating was sickening—hard to fathom one human doing that to another. We can’t keep pretending these are isolated incidents. And isn’t it strange—how this has […]
Why Hypochondria Isn’t About Your Body (But About Your Story)
Most of us have, at one point or another, found ourselves Googling a strange symptom and spiraling into worst-case scenarios. For those who struggle with health anxiety (sometimes called hypochondriasis), this cycle can feel relentless. But here’s the truth: health anxiety is rarely about the body alone. Psychodynamically, it is a window into deeper emotional […]
Mental Health & Longevity: A Psychodynamic Guide
The Mind–Body Clock: How Mental Health Shapes Longevity (A Psychodynamic View) We often talk about longevity like it’s a lab problem—glucose monitors, VO₂ max, cold plunges. Those matter. But if you zoom out, the mind isn’t a passenger; it’s a chief engineer. The way we form bonds, metabolize stress, and make meaning leaves measurable fingerprints […]
The Divided Self: A Psychodynamic View of Neurotic Character Structure
In a world that often tells us to “just be ourselves,” what if we’ve spent most of our lives not knowing who that is? For many people in emotional pain, especially those with longstanding patterns of self-doubt, perfectionism, or emotional withdrawal, the problem isn’t simply stress or low self-esteem—it’s that their whole personality has been […]
Why Chat GPT or Another Book Wont Fix You (But Therapy Might)
We live in a world overflowing with information — books, podcasts, and even AI like ChatGPT — all promising answers to our emotional struggles. But real healing doesn’t come from insight alone. It comes from relationship. This article explores why therapy works not because of advice or education, but because it offers something far rarer: a space of deep human connection that transforms us from the inside out.
The Psychopathic Personality: A Deep Psychological Anatomy Through the Case of Bryan Kohberger
The psychopathic personality is often misunderstood, feared, and caricatured in pop culture. But beneath the clinical language and moral panic lies a structure of profound psychological pain. Not all psychopaths are serial killers—but some are. And when a crime shocks the conscience of a nation, understanding the perpetrator through the lens of personality structure offers […]
The Power of Sleep: Why Prioritizing Rest is Essential for Mental Health
Why Sleep is Crucial for Mental Health Sleep is the foundation of mental well-being. When we sleep, our brains undergo essential processes that regulate emotions, consolidate memories, and remove toxins that accumulate throughout the day. Chronic sleep deprivation is linked to increased stress, anxiety, depression, and even long-term cognitive decline. Without adequate rest, our ability […]
