What We’re About
We all feel like we’re going a little loopy sometimes. It might be the demands placed on us from work, parenthood, or relationships, or it might be the internal demons we often carry around invisibly. And although there are some places we have gotten to take a peak behind the curtain, most of what we see from others and in social media is their best selves. That can make us feel like our struggles are abnormal, which in turn can lead to anxiety, shame, and depression.
Though it may not be apparent, you are not alone in your struggle. Here you will find information, validation, resources, and mementos to support you in your mental health journey. And while you may be feeling a lot of things these days, you are everything but crazy.
Latest Posts
4 Ways to Reduce Anxiety Now
4 Ways to Reduce Anxiety Now Oh anxiety-- a frequent (and unwelcome) companion for many. Those of you who experience anxiety routinely know how exhausting it can be. Although anxiety can be important and helpful, when it gets too high it often stops being helpful and...
Using Distraction Techniques To Cope with Intense Emotions
Using Distraction Techniques To Cope with Intense Emotions We all have moments when our emotions become really intense and we’re desperate for strategies to help us calm that down. Distraction techniques are a set of helpful tools that can turn down the heat and allow...
Why is Change So Hard?
Change is hard. And sometimes, it’s exceptionally hard, whether it's about changing negative thoughts, changing how you react to conflict, or changing your self-care habits. So why is it so darn hard? [PREFER TO WATCH THE VIDEO? Click here.] Imagine sitting...
Create Better Boundaries in 5 Steps
Create Better Boundaries in 5 Steps We all need some form of protection as we navigate this world, and building and maintaining healthy boundaries is one important way of protecting and caring for ourselves. Find out more about boundaries, where they might be helpful,...
Emotional Regulation for Parents
Emotional Regulation for Parents Emotional regulation is the skill of managing our feelings so that they don’t spin out of control. As adults, we are constantly striving to keep our feelings in check -- our anger, our anxiety, our sadness, our guilt, and even our...
How to Change Your Negative Thoughts
How to Change Your Negative Thoughts You might be surprised to learn that one of the most powerful influences over our mood is our thoughts. The good news is this means we have the power to change it. The bad news is that it can be incredibly hard to do so. But as...
About Me
Dana Basu, Psy.D
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and a mother of two. I wish I could say that my training offered me the kind of protective gear that allowed me to escape the harsh realities of parenting, (and of life in general), but truth be told, it didn’t.
Some of the resources that you’ll find here were born out of my own challenges, while others were inspired by my clients and others who have been brave enough to share their story with me. I hope you find it helpful.
Need More Support?
If you’re looking for more individualized support, therapy can help. I specialize in providing therapy for highly sensitive people, those who have experienced trauma, people struggling with guilt or self-esteem, and those going through the typical challenges of parenthood.
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