Intentional Spaces Blog

At Intentional Spaces, we believe that mental health care goes beyond the walls of the therapy room—it involves advocating for a world that respects and upholds the dignity, rights, and well-being of every person. Here on our blog, we will share insights, resources, and our stance on pressing issues like LGBTQ+ rights, women’s healthcare, and transgender healthcare.

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Why the Anxious Part of You Is Always Preparing for the Worst

By Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy   You finally have a quiet moment, but your mind immediately finds something to worry about. What if something goes wrong at work? What if someone...

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Why Good Parents Still Question Whether They Are Doing Enough

By Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy   Parenting comes with an unusual amount of uncertainty. You can love your child deeply, work hard to support them, and still lie awake wondering whether...

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What Does Healing From Trauma Actually Look Like?

By Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy   Healing from trauma does not always look the way people expect. You may imagine reaching a point where you never think about what happened, never...

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How Do I Stop Letting My Appearance Control My Life?

By Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy   Caring about how you look is not automatically a problem. Most people want to feel attractive, comfortable, or confident in their appearance. But there’s a...

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Why You Become Anxious When You Start Liking Someone

By Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy   Dating can feel exciting when you meet someone you genuinely like. You look forward to seeing them, enjoy getting their messages, and start wondering where...

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Mental Exhaustion vs Physical Exhaustion: What’s the Difference?

By Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy   Everyone feels tired sometimes. After a demanding workday, several nights of poor sleep, a stressful week, or physically demanding activity, it makes sense to want...

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How Comparison Can Damage Men’s Self-Esteem

By Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy   Comparison is something almost everyone experiences, but for many men, it can become closely connected to self-worth. You may compare your career, income, appearance, relationship,...

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Postpartum Depression vs Exhaustion: How Can You Tell the Difference?

By Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy   Exhaustion is almost expected after having a baby. Your sleep may be interrupted throughout the night, your body is recovering, your routines have changed, and...

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Why Children Sometimes Lie Because They’re Afraid of Your Reaction

By Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy   Discovering that your child has lied to you can bring up strong emotions. You may feel disappointed, frustrated, worried, or even betrayed. You may wonder...

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How to Focus on Yourself When Everyone Seems to Look Better Than You

By Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy   You walk into a room and notice someone who seems more attractive or confident. You scroll through social media and see bodies you wish you...

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How Do You Know When Emotional Distance Is Becoming a Serious Problem?

By Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy   Every marriage goes through periods when partners feel more connected and periods when they feel farther apart. Work becomes demanding, children need attention, finances create...

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How to Ground Yourself When Someone’s Language Feels Overwhelming

By Intentional Spaces Psychotherapy   Some people can hear swearing, harsh language, or an angry tone and barely notice it. For others, the same words can create an immediate emotional...

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Caroline Colombo

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