A collection of hot takes on mental health and the work of providing psychotherapy.

Kristen Woods 9/9/25 Kristen Woods 9/9/25

Swiping Isn’t Dating: Why Apps Are Making Us Lonelier

Dating fatigue isn’t just about being tired of the apps - it’s about the deeper loneliness that comes from too many surface-level encounters. When every introduction feels scripted and fleeting, we may start to feel hopeless about finding a real connection.

Kristen Woods 11/22/24 Kristen Woods 11/22/24

If Your Therapist Isn’t Comfortable Talking about Sex, You Need a New Therapist

Kristen Woods 8/25/24 Kristen Woods 8/25/24

People-Pleasing Isn’t the Same Thing as Being Nice.

Kristen Woods 5/31/24 Kristen Woods 5/31/24

You Don’t Have ADHD; You Have a Phone