If you’ve ever sought help for anxiety or depression, there’s a good chance you’ve heard something like this: “Your symptoms are caused by a chemical imbalance in your brain. These medications will help correct that imbalance.” This explanation is simple, straightforward, and has been repeated by healthcare providers for decades. It’s also a narrative that […]

You’ve been showing up to therapy consistently for months, maybe even years. You’ve talked through your childhood, analyzed your thought patterns, and maybe you’ve gained valuable insights about yourself (& maybe you haven’t). Yet somehow, those persistent symptoms of anxiety or depression still linger. The panic attacks continue. That feeling of being disconnected from yourself […]

Anxiety and depression are not just in your head. That might sound surprising, especially if you’ve spent years in talk therapy or cycling through medications trying to find relief. But if you’re still feeling stuck, there may be a missing piece in your healing journey: your nervous system. Through the lens of nervous system science, […]