Are you someone who wants to be universally approved of? I think that desire is natural. Most of us want to be well-liked. We want people to think we are kind, competent, attractive, interesting, easy to be around, or perhaps even iconic in some way. But even the most admired, successful, and beloved people are […]

Of course, most people come to therapy because something is wrong. They feel anxious, stuck, heartbroken, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what to do next. But when therapy becomes focused only on problems, it can start to feel like a dreary place. Some people even begin to feel as though they need to keep finding new […]