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How therapy can help you find yourself and be yourself
What does it really mean to find yourself and be yourself? It’s not always easy or bright. It often means facing the hard, painful and messy parts we often hide. Healing happens when we shine a gentle light on those shadows, so they don’t control us anymore. The past can’t be changed, but we can change how we relate to it. Beginning to explore these feelings is a powerful step towards greater self acceptance and freedom.
Crystal Lei
May 243 min read


Can Trauma Be Healed?
A client once said to me, “I wish there was a delete button, like on a computer, so I could erase my trauma from my brain.” It’s a...
Crystal Lei
Jan 145 min read


Finding the Words: What to Say to My Therapist?
This post explores how psychodynamic therapy helps uncover your deeper emotions and thoughts, when finding the right words feels difficult.
Crystal Lei
Sep 21, 20243 min read


Why therapists often suggest meeting regularly, at a fixed time, and in a consistent place?
Clients often wonder why therapists suggest meeting regularly, at a fixed time, and in a consistent place. The answer lies in creating a...
Crystal Lei
May 29, 20242 min read
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