Articles on anxiety, relationships, motherhood, and mental health — written by Laura Abreu, LCSW, with warmth and honesty.
If you've ever Googled "how to stop anxiety" at 2am, you know the internet is full of advice that sounds good but doesn't actually help when your heart is racing. Here's what I actually teach my clients — practical CBT tools grounded in research.
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It's not a coincidence, and it's not a character flaw. Understanding the attachment patterns behind this cycle is the first step to breaking it.
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Many women suffer in silence because they don't recognize what they're experiencing. Here's how to tell the difference — and why both deserve support.
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When life doesn't go according to plan — a divorce, a career derailed, a pregnancy that didn't happen — the grief is real, even if the loss is invisible to others.
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Phones in bed. Coffee before breakfast. Skipping meals. Small habits that seem harmless but can significantly amplify anxiety throughout the day.
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If saying "no" fills you with dread, you're not alone. Here's why boundaries feel so hard — and a step-by-step approach to setting them with less shame.
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Face masks and bubble baths are lovely. But real self-care is the unglamorous work of knowing your limits, honoring your feelings, and asking for help.
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Postpartum anxiety is more common than postpartum depression — and far less talked about. Here's what it looks like and how CBT-based online therapy can help.
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CBT gets mentioned everywhere — but what does it actually involve? Here's what it is, what it isn't, and why it produces real, lasting change.
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Not all bilingual therapists are the same. Here's how to find one who can meet you in both languages — and both cultures — without losing anything in translation.
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First therapy session nerves are real. Here's exactly what to expect — from the tech setup to what we'll actually talk about.
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The pain of heartbreak is real — neurologically, psychologically, physically. Here's what's actually happening in your brain, and what actually helps.
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