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Your Body Remembers What Your Mind Wants to Forget: Why Trauma Healing Needs Somatic Work
You've talked about the difficult memories in therapy. You've gained insight into your patterns. You understand why you react the way you do. And yet, your body still tenses when you hear a certain tone of voice. Your heart still races in situations that shouldn't feel threatening. You still shut down or snap at people you love, even when your rational mind knows better. If this sounds familiar, you're not broken. What you're experiencing is your body's way of holding onto wh
Shabnam Lee
Nov 2911 min read


Why We Start Every Couple with an Intensive (And How It Changes Everything)
When couples reach out for therapy, they're often expecting to book a weekly session. Maybe Thursdays at 6 PM, fitting therapy into the margins of an already packed life. They imagine slow, incremental progress, talking through issues one hour at a time while juggling work deadlines, travel schedules, and the daily grind of keeping a relationship afloat. That's not how we work here. Every couple who comes to me begins with a Couple Counselling Intensive. It's a condensed, foc
Shabnam Lee
Nov 2910 min read


When Talk Therapy Isn't Enough: How Brainspotting Reaches Trauma Your Mind Can't Access
You've been in therapy for months, maybe even years. You've talked through your past, analyzed your patterns, gained insight into why you react the way you do. You understand the roots of your anxiety, the logic behind your relationship struggles, the origins of your work stress. And yet, something still feels stuck. Your body still tenses up in certain situations. Your heart still races when specific triggers arise. The same old patterns play out in your relationships, even
Shabnam Lee
Nov 2914 min read


The Part of You That Sabotages Your Relationships Isn't the Enemy: Understanding IFS Therapy
You know that moment when everything's going well in your relationship, and then suddenly you find yourself picking a fight over something small? Or when your partner reaches out for connection and you shut down, even though closeness is exactly what you've been craving? Maybe you recognize the pattern of pushing away the people you love most, just when things start to feel too good or too vulnerable. If you've ever wondered why you keep repeating the same relationship patter
Shabnam Lee
Nov 2913 min read


Finding an Anxiety Therapist: A Holistic Approach to Lasting Change
If you're dealing with anxiety that shows up as constant worry, panic attacks, or that exhausting feeling of never quite being able to settle, you already know how much it can take over your daily life. Whether you're navigating high-pressure work environments, managing the demands of relationships and family, or dealing with the unique stressors of life in Jakarta, anxiety has a way of making everything feel harder than it needs to be. Finding the right anxiety therapist
Shabnam Lee
Oct 2210 min read


Internal Family Systems Therapy: Understanding Your Inner World
Have you ever noticed different voices pulling you in opposite directions? One part of you wants to speak up in that meeting, while another whispers that staying quiet is safer. One part pushes you toward intimacy with your partner, while another throws up walls the moment you get close. If you've experienced this internal tug-of-war, you're not alone—and you're not fragmented. You're human. This is exactly what Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) helps us understand. Inst
Shabnam Lee
Oct 2219 min read


Relational Life Therapy: Building Deeper Connections Through Mind, Body, and Nervous System
Life has a way of testing us. Maybe you're navigating the pressure of demanding work environments while trying to maintain meaningful relationships. Perhaps you're preparing for marriage or already in one, wondering why connection feels harder than it should. Or maybe you're simply exhausted from trying to hold everything together while feeling increasingly disconnected from yourself and the people who matter most. If you're reading this, you likely sense that something needs
Shabnam Lee
Oct 2215 min read


Understanding ACT Therapy: A Guide to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
You've probably heard about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy—or ACT—and wondered what makes it different. Here's what I want you to know: ACT isn't about eliminating difficult emotions or "fixing" what feels broken. It's about learning to move through life with your feelings, not against them, while building a life that actually reflects what matters to you. In my work with clients across Singapore, Dubai, San Francisco, and Jakarta, I've seen how powerful this approach can
Shabnam Lee
Oct 229 min read


Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Path to Psychological Flexibility and Meaningful Living
Life in today's fast-paced world can feel overwhelming. Between managing career demands, nurturing relationships, and navigating personal challenges, it's natural to feel pulled in countless directions. If you're in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, juggling work stress, marriage, or seeking transformative change, you might wonder if there's a better way to handle life's complexities. That's where Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a refreshing, science-based approach to men
Shabnam Lee
Sep 299 min read


Effective Therapy for Anxiety and Panic Attacks: Finding Your Path to Peace
Anxiety and panic attacks can feel overwhelming, especially when you're juggling the demands of work, relationships, and personal growth. If you're reading this while managing a busy career, navigating marriage, or facing life transitions, know that you're not alone. Many successful professionals struggle with these internal challenges while maintaining an outward appearance of having it all together. The good news? There's a path forward that honors both your drive for achi
Shabnam Lee
Sep 298 min read


Relational Life Therapy: Transforming Connections Through Direct, Experiential Change
Have you ever felt stuck in the same relationship patterns, replaying familiar arguments or feeling disconnected despite your best efforts? Whether you're navigating challenges with your partner, struggling with work-life balance, or seeking deeper emotional intimacy, there's a powerful approach that goes beyond traditional talk therapy. Relational Life Therapy (RLT) offers a direct, transformative path to creating the meaningful connections you desire. As someone who has wit
Shabnam Lee
Sep 297 min read


Understanding Internal Family Systems Therapy: A Path to Inner Harmony
Life in today's world can feel overwhelming. Between demanding careers, relationships, family responsibilities, and the constant pressure to succeed, you might find yourself pulled in countless directions. One moment you're the driven professional pushing for excellence, the next you're paralyzed by self-doubt or exhausted from trying to keep it all together. If you're navigating the complexities of modern life—whether you're building a startup, climbing the corporate ladder,
Shabnam Lee
Sep 297 min read
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