by Darcie Clarke | Jun 25, 2025
We often talk about feeling “safe” in relationships or environments, but what we’re really describing isn’t physical safety — it’s emotional safety. It’s that deep, steady sense that we can be who we are — without fear of being shamed, ignored, dismissed, or punished...
by Darcie Clarke | Jun 18, 2025
Many people come to therapy carrying a heavy emotional weight: “I feel like I’m always doing something wrong.” “I can’t believe I said that. I’m such a bad person.” “I just don’t feel good enough — ever.” Often, underneath these thoughts is a deep confusion between...
by Darcie Clarke | Jun 11, 2025
There’s a quiet ache that many people carry: “I wish I could say what I really feel.” “I don’t want to upset anyone.” “I always go along with things — even when I don’t want to.” Assertiveness isn’t about being loud or forceful. It’s not about winning arguments. It’s...
by Darcie Clarke | Jun 4, 2025
There’s a quiet kind of power in knowing where you end and where others begin. We often think of boundaries as walls, as something cold or rigid — but in therapy, boundaries are more like garden fences: they don’t shut others out, they protect what’s growing...
