Have you ever walked away from a difficult interaction wondering, Why did I react that way? Maybe someone’s tone changed and you immediately became defensive. Perhaps you felt overlooked and shut down, tried harder to earn their approval, or replayed the conversation for hours. You may have known that your reaction was not helping—but still felt unable to respond differently in the moment. These reactions do not necessarily mean you are dramatic, too sensitive, or bad at rela

When an anxious thought feels true, it can shape your emotions and actions before you have examined the evidence. These five questions can help you slow down, challenge anxious thoughts, and develop a more balanced perspective.

You want to build a secure, loving relationship. But dating can bring questions that feel impossible to leave unanswered. What if he’s not the right person? What if I don’t feel enough chemistry? What if I hurt him? What if he’s upset with me, or I somehow offended him? What if I make the wrong decision? How do I know for sure if this is who God has for me? Some uncertainty is part of dating. With relationship OCD, however, doubts can become consuming, and attempts to resolve

Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can look remarkably similar. While OCD involves anxiety, OCD and generalized anxiety disorder are not the same thing—and understanding the difference matters because OCD often requires a specific kind of treatment. How Are Anxiety and OCD Similar? Both generalized anxiety disorder and OCD can involve distorted, consuming thought patterns—including catastrophizing, “what-if” questions, worst-case scenarios, all-or-nothing thinkin

Sexual trauma can affect more than just your memories. Even when you logically know that the experience is over, your body may continue responding as though danger is near. A touch, smell, place, conversation, or moment of intimacy may trigger fear, tension, numbness, nausea, or the urge to escape. You may feel disconnected from your body—or betrayed by it. You might question why you froze, why you did not respond differently, or why certain reactions continue long after the

You are still getting things done. You go to work. You respond to messages. You take care of the people who depend on you. You keep appointments, meet deadlines, and show up with a smile. From the outside, you appear capable and resilient. Maybe people have always described you as “the strong one.” Inside, however, something feels different. Your mind rarely stops. Your body feels tense. Things you once enjoyed require more effort. You may be exhausted, irritable, disconnecte

Why I love helping college women navigate uncertainty, identity, and relationships in the college transition College is about so much more than earning a degree. It is one of the first major transitions into adulthood—a season when many young women begin stepping beyond the familiar comfort and support of their family of origin and discovering who they want to become. That is part of what makes these years so exciting. It is also what can make the college years feel so overwh