Identity in Disruption

Therapy

Why Your Therapist Should Be Asking You About Your Period

Laura Federico, LCSW, CST on June 27, 2024

Why didn't anybody tell me this? The important reasons why you and your therapist should understand your menstrual cycle.

Sex

Suffering in Silence? Time to Get Loud About Pain During Sex

Laura Federico, LCSW, CST on June 4, 2024

When our pain is dismissed by those around us, we might learn to dismiss it ourselves. Without the space to tell others how we feel, we can lose our voice.

Infertility

Infertility and Sex

Laura Federico, LCSW, CST on January 6, 2021

Have you experienced infertility? You are not alone. This is how to bring back pleasure.

Defense Mechanisms

Is Comparison Actually a Form of Avoidance?

Laura Federico, LCSW, CST on August 25, 2020

How much time are you spending thinking about what other people have that you want? 8 steps to confront the avoidance in comparison.

Stress

Who Invited Your Stress Response to Dinner?

Laura Federico, LCSW, CST on April 24, 2020

Has effective communication felt more challenging during COVID-19? Here are a few ways we can compassionately help change that.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Therapeutic Alliance Over FaceTime

Laura Federico, LCSW, CST on April 20, 2020

Stressed about your new online practice? These practical clinical tips can help.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Life Has Changed. Why Shouldn't Therapy?

Laura Federico, LCSW, CST on April 14, 2020

Coronavirus has dramatically altered our way of life. The way we approach therapy has to follow.