Rediscovering Yourself: Carl Jung and “The Undiscovered Self”

Rediscovering Yourself: Carl Jung and “The Undiscovered Self” In today’s world of constant noise, shifting identities, and rising anxiety, many people are searching for meaning, connection, and a stronger sense of self. While psychology has evolved in many ways over the past century, the ideas of one of its most influential thinkers—Carl Jung—remain powerfully relevant. […]

Time to switch roles with our parts

When We’re Frustrated with the Parts That Protect UsA Compassionate Look at Our Inner System Have you ever felt annoyed or ashamed of your own behaviors—especially the ones that seem to pop up in stressful or emotional moments? Maybe you lash out, shut down, numb out, or over-perform. And afterward, you might think: “Why did […]

Boundaries are like bumpers

Boundaries Are Our Relationship BumpersA Simple, Kind, and Powerful Way to Think About Connection “Boundaries are our relationship bumpers.”– Max Dahmen, LCSW, Clinic Founder There’s a lot of talk these days about boundaries—what they are, why they matter, and how to set them. And yet, in our experience at the clinic, we find that many […]

The Most Important Part of IFS

The Most Important Part of IFS: Staying in Relationship With Your PartsUnburdening is powerful—but it’s not the finish line. In Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, many people look forward to the unburdening process—that beautiful, often emotional moment when a part finally releases the pain, fear, or shame it has been carrying for years. These moments […]

Moving Forward

Moving Forward: Looking Back to Step Ahead Where are you at today?Take a breath. Pause. Really check in. Not just with your to-do list or the pace of your week—but with you.How are you, really? Now ask yourself this:How are things different for you today than they were a year ago? You might be surprised […]

Feelings Are Information

Feelings Are InformationA Curious Path to Understanding Ourselves There’s a quote from organizational psychologist Adam Grant that we love: “Being open to new ideas doesn’t require you to believe every new idea. It just means being willing to listen.” He was talking about innovation and mindset — but the insight applies beautifully to something even […]

Failure only happens when we stop trying

Failure Only Happens When We Stop Trying One of our therapists, Rachel Ramos, LCSW, frequently tells her clients that failure only happens when we stop working at something or give up. In any other circumstance, having a situation not work out doesn’t mean failure, having things not work out is a natural part of the […]

Retraumatization vs Healing

Retraumatization vs. Healing: What’s the Difference? When we begin to look at past pain, it’s natural to ask:“Am I healing… or am I just hurting all over again?” This question shows up often in therapy — especially when doing deep emotional work. Because healing often brings old feelings to the surface, it can sometimes feel […]