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What to Say, What Not to Say, and How to Simply Be There Grief can feel like foreign territory — not just for the person experiencing it, but for those around them. When someone you love is grieving, it’s natural to want to make things better, to offer comfort, or to say the right thing. […]

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Jun 28

Grief & Loss

What to Say, What Not to Say, and How to Simply Be There Grief can feel like foreign territory — not just for the person experiencing it, but for those around them. When someone you love is grieving, it’s natural to want to make things better, to offer comfort, or to say the right thing. […]

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Jun 24

Inspiration & Reflection

We all know that failure is part of life — intellectually, at least. But when it happens to us, especially in high-stakes or high-pressure roles, it rarely feels like a neutral event. It can feel personal. Deflating. Shameful. Final. For professionals and driven individuals, the idea of failure often carries heavy weight. You might see […]

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Apr 24

Relationships

When Our Demons Don’t Play Nice They sat quietly for a moment, side by side, both a little worn from the session, when he turned and looked at her and said softly: “Our demons don’t play nice together.” There was no blame in it. No sarcasm. Just a deep weariness and recognition. A truth spoken […]

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Aug 4

Coaching Insights

Perfectionism often looks like high achievement from the outside — but inside, it can feel exhausting.It’s not really about being perfect.It’s about fearing what will happen if you’re not. In coaching, we don’t try to demolish perfectionism in one giant leap. We work to shift your relationship with it — gently, steadily, and in small, […]

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Jul 28

Mindfulness

Mindfulness isn’t just sitting on a cushion with your eyes closed. It’s a way of showing up — right here, right now — without rushing past yourself. If mindfulness has ever felt distant or complicated, here’s the good news:You can start right where you are. Here’s how to weave mindfulness into your daily life in […]

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Jul 4

Self-Worth & Compassion

Self-doubt has a way of creeping in quietly. You might be doing well on the outside — managing responsibilities, achieving goals, being who others expect you to be — but underneath, there’s a constant hum of uncertainty. You question yourself after conversations. You second-guess your decisions. You downplay your strengths. You feel like you need […]

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Jun 25

Therapy Modalities

Overthinking is something many people experience, and it often brings more distress than clarity.

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Jun 24

Therapy Modalities

Low self-esteem isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s the quiet voice in the background that questions everything you do. It shows up as self-criticism after a meeting, discomfort receiving compliments, or that constant sense of not being “good enough,” no matter how much you achieve. As therapists, we meet so many people who seem, on the […]

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Jun 23

Therapy Modalities

If you’ve ever found yourself caught in an endless loop of worry — about your health, your relationships, your work, or just life in general — you’re not alone. For many people, anxiety isn’t just a fleeting feeling; it becomes a daily experience that affects everything from sleep to concentration to confidence. You might try […]

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May 24

Grief & Loss

Grief is as unique as the relationship we’ve lost, and there’s no “right” way to experience it. Whether you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the disappearance of a dream you held dear, your pain deserves to be acknowledged. In our work together, you’ll find a space […]

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Meet Dan + Kate

We help thoughtful, hard‑working people find steadiness, clarity, and a kinder way of living with themselves and others. We focus on your whole experience—mind, body, and daily life. We draw from mindfulness, neuroscience, and practical tools, always in plain language, so change feels sustainable rather than like another thing to perform or get right.

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