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GoodTherapy Member Spotlight: Samantha Mirarchi
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As part of our new GoodTherapy Member Spotlight series, we’re excited to introduce Samantha Mirarchi, director and founder of Wild Sage Therapy. This series highlights therapists who are eager to offer insight into the therapy experience and share valuable perspectives on how to make mental health care more approachable and authentic. In this…
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Movember: You Can Grow a Mustache, But Did You Have the Conversation?
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Every November, many people grow mustaches in support of Movember: an annual campaign that raises awareness for men’s health issues, particularly mental health and suicide prevention. The Movember Foundation started in 2003, combining the words “mustache” and “November” to encourage men to grow mustaches throughout the month and raise awareness for physical and mental…
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How Perfectionism and Childhood Trauma Are Connected
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Perfectionism and childhood trauma are often more connected than they appear. If you are a perfectionist, you are probably the person everyone counts on. You are the one who stays late, remembers the details, and makes sure things are done right. On the outside, you look like you have it all together. Perfectionism Childhood…
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6 Strategies to Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy: Self-Kindness and Emotional Well-Being Explained
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Self-kindness and emotional well-being are closely linked. Many of us seek emotional relief when life feels heavy, whether it is anxiety, sadness, overwhelm, or tension in relationships. Often, we look for solutions in the outside world: changing situations, fixing problems, or hoping others will respond differently. Yet one of the most important factors for…
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3 Ways Impostor Syndrome is Controlling Your Success
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Key Takeaways: Understanding Impostor Syndrome It’s Rooted in Childhood Impostor syndrome stems from early survival patterns encoded in your nervous system, not personal weakness or lack of ability. Both Parts Are Protective The “hero” and “impostor” parts work together in fear, both trying to keep you safe with outdated childhood strategies. Healing Is Possible…