CBT vs Talk Therapy: Which Helps Anxiety?
If you’re living with anxiety, you’ve probably heard two kinds of advice, both well-meaning, both seemingly opposite: Both can be true. At Love This Therapy, people often come in asking some version of CBT vs. talk therapy: Which one works faster? Which one goes deeper? Which one is “better” for my kind of anxiety? The […]
How to Cope with Panic Attacks
If you’ve had a panic attack, you know how abruptly it can take over your body and your thoughts. It can feel intense, disorienting, and frightening, even when there’s no clear external threat. Panic attacks are not a sign that something is wrong with you, and they are very responsive to treatment. With the right […]
Overcoming Social Anxiety
If you’re here because social situations make your stomach twist and your thoughts run wild with what-ifs, you’re in the right place. Social anxiety can feel confusing and exhausting. You might know you’re a kind, capable person, yet when you’re around others your mind suddenly forgets how to form sentences and your body seems to […]
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA)
If you or someone you love lives with PDA, you know it’s not about being “difficult” or “defiant.” It’s about a nervous system on high alert, trying to protect itself—often by saying “no” when even simple tasks feel overwhelming. It can be lonely and misunderstood, especially when others don’t see the anxiety behind the resistance. […]
Dealing with FOMO
If you’ve ever felt that pit-of-your-stomach worry that you’re missing out on something better, you’re not alone. That nagging feeling—FOMO, or “Fear of Missing Out”—has become surprisingly common. And while a little FOMO might just push us into fun plans, when it starts running the show, it can leave us feeling anxious, ungrounded, and exhausted. […]
Avoidance
Growing up in my household, my mother had a fridge magnet with two sleeping kittens on it that read “It can be done, it should be done, it shall be done, tomorrow”. I often quoted that to my mother whenever she asked me to do something that I didn’t want to do. Of course, […]
Fear-Based Decisions
You know that feeling when you’re in a meeting or a classroom, your hand hovering over the table, heart pounding, because you really want to speak up—but you don’t? What if your idea isn’t good enough? What if you stumble over your words? What if everyone stares at you like you have something on your […]
Psychodiagnostic Assessments
Have you ever wondered, “Is what I’m feeling normal?” or “Do others struggle like I do?” Maybe you’ve gone down a late-night internet rabbit hole, typing in, “How do I know if something’s wrong with me?” If you find it hard to connect with others, frequently feel overwhelmed, or struggle to keep up with work […]
Navigating Political Differences
Let’s be real—these days, it’s nearly impossible to get through a conversation without politics popping up. And with the state of the world, who can blame us? Some of you thrive on political debates, some of you avoid them like the plague, and some of you are just begging for a conversation about literally anything […]
Supporting Your Child Through Social Conflicts
As a parent, watching your child struggle with social conflicts can be heartbreaking. Your instincts might scream at you to step in and protect them from every hurt feeling or unfair interaction. But while your desire to shield them is understandable, the most valuable gift you can offer is guidance—not rescue. Learning how to navigate […]