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In the Writing
You'll read my passion and pursuit of all things mental health. Although I've spent the past three years writing for my master's, I love to share thoughts and ideas on this blog. Most times, I have a corresponding podcast. Make sure you check out both, and welcome!
You’re Not Too Much—You’re Just in the Wrong Room
There’s a lie that creeps into too many minds, especially the ones I work with. It doesn’t usually sound like “I’m worthless.”It sounds...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
4 days ago2 min read
Truth Over Comfort: What I Say as Your Therapist Without Sugarcoating It
There’s a trending reel format circulating on Instagram: “What I’d say as your therapist if I wasn’t worried about your feelings.” But...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
Jul 72 min read
All I Need to Know If We Could Work Together Comes Down to a Shopping Cart
Small acts reveal big truths. The parking lot of a home goods store gave me all the data I needed. A mother and her teenage daughter...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
Jun 303 min read
When Talking Helps—And When It Doesn’t:
When Conversation Becomes a Loop, Real Progress Stalls Therapy is a space where people often expect to “just talk”—and there’s a reason...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
Jun 232 min read
5 Brutal Truths About Suffering Well
You can’t become who you’re meant to be without the burn. We live in a world obsessed with avoiding pain. Grief? Numb it. Sadness?...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
Jun 162 min read
7 Truths Men Need to Hear About Mental Health & PTSD
June marks both Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month and PTSD Awareness Month . While these campaigns may show up as hashtags or...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
Jun 94 min read
When Feedback Feels Unsafe: The Attachment Wounds Behind Resistance
It happens more often than people admit: they walk into therapy or coaching seeking clarity and growth, only to find themselves bristling...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
Jun 23 min read
Burnout Before Summer Even Starts? It Might Be Decisional Fatigue
It’s not even officially summer, and I already feel like I’m running on fumes. The past few months have been a whirlwind—balancing client...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
May 273 min read
Coaching or Counseling? Why the Lines Are Getting Blurred—and Why That’s a Problem and How I'm the Answer.
There’s a growing crisis in the coaching world—and not enough people are talking about it. Every day, I encounter individuals who come...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
May 224 min read
The Power to Pivot: Why Mental Flexibility Is a Strength You Can Build
You cannot control the wind, but you can adjust the sails. Life rarely asks permission before it shifts. A diagnosis. A layoff. A...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
May 122 min read
I Use What Works. That’s Why I Now Use EMDR.
Why I Chose to Use EMDR in My Evidence-Based Practice AI created image There’s a moment in therapy that never gets old—when a client...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
May 33 min read
The Language Beneath Words: Attunement, Safety, and Connection
Exploring the quiet, powerful ways we heal through presence, resonance, and true attunement. There’s something quietly magical that...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
Apr 285 min read
AI-Powered Mental Health: A Therapist’s Perspective on the Promise and Pitfalls
AI Generated Image In recent months, the mental health field has seen a sharp rise in the promotion and integration of AI-powered tools....
Piper Harris, APC NCC
Apr 218 min read
The River of Iteration: Moving from Stagnation to Generativity
AI generated image At a recent networking event, the icebreaker question was: What do you fear about death? My answer was immediate: “I...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
Apr 53 min read
Use It to Lose It: The Power of Neuroplasticity and the If/Then Trap
You’ve heard the saying “use it or lose it,” but when it comes to your brain, it’s more accurate to say: use it to lose it —lose what...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
Mar 243 min read
New Trauma Workbook Released: A Data-Driven Guide to Healing
Healing from trauma isn’t about simply moving on—it’s about untangling the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that keep you stuck. That’s...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
Mar 182 min read
Feigning in Therapy: The Unspoken Challenge Therapists Must Address
Image: Britannica Dictionary In the realm of mental health counseling, one of the most overlooked yet critical issues is the presence of...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
Mar 146 min read
The Ugly Side of Self-Preservation: When Survival Becomes Deception
AI generated image Self-preservation is a fundamental human instinct—the drive to protect oneself from harm, whether physical, emotional,...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
Mar 104 min read
Who’s in Your Pool? Boundaries, Trauma, and the People We Let In
AI generated image Imagine your life as a swimming pool. The water represents your personal space, energy, and emotional well-being. Some...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
Mar 54 min read
Lessons from the Therapy Room: Lesson 1
Introducing: Lessons from the Therapy Room Therapists don’t just teach—we learn. Every session is a reminder of the power of the mind,...
Piper Harris, APC NCC
Feb 272 min read
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