by Stephanie Saari | Apr 19, 2026 | Blog, Individual Relationship Therapy |
Healthy relationships are deeply connected to how people see themselves. Self-esteem, or one’s sense of self-worth and personal value, shapes how they communicate, set boundaries, choose partners, and respond when things get hard. When it’s strong, relationships...
by Stephanie Saari | Mar 30, 2026 | Individual Relationship Therapy, Media |
In a recent article from Care.com on anxiety in older adults, Stephanie is featured as an expert voice, offering insight into how anxiety can uniquely affect seniors. The piece highlights that, unlike younger populations, older adults often experience anxiety through...
by Stephanie Saari | Feb 28, 2026 | Blog, Individual Relationship Therapy |
Our culture has a complicated relationship with busyness. Packed schedules are worn like badges of honor, productivity is praised, and rest is treated as something to be earned. But for many, chronic overworking is about avoidance, not ambition. Work becomes a shield,...
by Stephanie Saari | Jan 18, 2026 | Blog, Individual Relationship Therapy |
If you’ve ever caught yourself checking your phone obsessively after a first date, worrying that a delayed text means they’ve lost interest, or feeling a wave of panic when someone doesn’t respond right away, you might have an anxious attachment...
by Stephanie Saari | Nov 17, 2025 | Blog, Individual Relationship Therapy |
Body image is deeply personal, yet it doesn’t exist in a vacuum. The way you see and feel about your body shapes how you show up in your relationship, often without you realizing it. When you feel uncomfortable in your own skin, vulnerability becomes harder. You...
by Stephanie Saari | Aug 18, 2025 | Blog, Individual Relationship Therapy
Guilt is a normal human emotion. Sometimes, it sends us a valuable signal that our actions have harmed others or violated our own deeply held values. However, despite the fact that guilt can be constructive, excess or misplaced guilt can also be detrimental to your...
