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On therapy & mental health

Notes on the work of understanding yourself, written by a therapist, for real people.

Growing up BIPOC and AAPI in predominantly white spaces
AAPI & BIPOC Mental Health

The Only One in the Room: Growing Up BIPOC and AAPI in Predominantly White Spaces

The hypervigilance, the fractured identity, the loneliness that's hard to name. What racial isolation during childhood actually costs.

May 2026·8 min read
Neurodivergence in Chinese American Families
AAPI Mental Health

Growing Up Gwaai: Autism and Neurodivergence in Chinese American Families

In Cantonese, gwaai means good, obedient, well-behaved. For many neurodivergent Chinese Americans, it was also the perfect cover.

May 2026·6 min read
High-Functioning Anxiety
Anxiety

High-Functioning Anxiety: When You Look Fine But Feel Anything But

High-functioning anxiety doesn't always look like anxiety. It looks like being the reliable one, the overachiever, the person who has it together.

May 2026·5 min read
What Is EMDR
EMDR & Trauma

What Is EMDR and How Does It Actually Work?

EMDR sounds strange until you understand what it's actually doing. A plain-language explanation of what happens in a session, and who it's for.

May 2026·6 min read
First Therapy Session
Getting Started

What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session

Starting therapy can bring up a mix of hope and nervousness. Here's what the first session actually looks like, so you can walk in feeling prepared.

April 2026·4 min read
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