Loneliness is one of the most common themes I’m seeing right now — not just in therapy sessions, but in coaching conversations with high-performing professionals, couples, and leaders. And it isn’t always the dramatic, painful kind of loneliness we imagine. More often, it’s subtle. It sounds like: “I’m surrounded by people, but I don’t feel…
Read MoreHave you talked about having a pursuit this holiday season? For some, the pursuit might be to simply survive holiday stress. For others, it may be to save money during the holidays, to set boundaries, or to make Christmas meaningful for your family. Whatever your pursuit is this year, having a plan can bring clarity,…
Read MoreMany parents today are quietly carrying a deep ache — watching their grown sons live at home without clear direction, meaningful friendships, or forward movement. These young men aren’t lazy or broken; they’re lost in a culture that has confused achievement with identity, performance with purpose, and isolation with independence. At The Pursuit Counseling, we…
Read MoreLast week, I did something brave. Not brave like booked-a-solo-trip-to-Italy like those instagram people brave. Brave like opened-the-pool-bag-from-last-summer brave. You know the one.Shoved in the hall closet.Still faintly smells like sunscreen and regret.Sticky granola bar wrappers.One swim goggle, somehow twisted in a hair tie.The moldy imprint of a half-eaten peach. It was not just a bag. It…
Read MoreLet’s be honest—when it comes to therapy, the first session can feel like the biggest mountain to climb. Your brain is spinning with questions:What do I say? What if I cry? What if I don’t cry? What if they think I’m too much? Or not enough? Do I lay down? Do I vent? Do I…
Read MoreLet’s talk about the part no one admits out loud. Here it is. The question that floats underneath every quiet Google search. Every saved therapist profile. Every half-written intake form. “If I go to therapy… what does that say about me?” Not out loud, of course.But in your head? It’s loud.Because you’re not just thinking…
Read MoreWe get it.Actually, we really get it. Maybe the thought of therapy has been lingering in the back of your mind—or maybe someone else planted the idea. But every time it comes up, something in you tightens. You think, \”I just don’t want to talk about it.\” And we want you to know: that’s okay….
Read MoreYou care deeply. You show up fully.But that kind of heart comes with a cost. If you’re a teacher, nonprofit leader, justice worker, or someone doing work that matters, you already know what burnout feels like. The kind that’s not just about being tired—but about feeling like you’re losing pieces of yourself in the process….
Read MoreYou’re the one who shows up.At work. At home. In your community.You’re thoughtful, responsible, and tuned in to everyone else’s needs. But lately, you’ve been wondering… who’s there for me? Mary Laughlin works with people who are great at holding it together—even when they’re running on empty. The creatives, helpers, and healers. Oftentimes, the quiet feelers. The…
Read MoreYou’ve done the work.You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, maybe even tried to meditate through the chaos. But deep down, something still feels off. Disconnected. Unsettled. Like you’re constantly managing your life instead of living it. That’s where Sathiya Palanisamy comes in. Therapy That Moves Beyond the Surface Sathiya blends clinical theory expertise with mindfulness…
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