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Grief at the Table: Navigating Loss During the Holidays
Tyler Young, LCSW The holidays have a way of magnifying everything— the lights, the noise, the pressure to feel grateful, the empty seat that still doesn't feel real. Grief doesn't care that it's December. It doesn't care about your matching pajamas, your curated holiday playlist, or the perfect IG post. It just shows up uninvited and unannounced with a santa hat made of lead. When Grief Pulls Up a Chair Holidays are emotional amplifiers, a reminder that they're not here with
Tyler Young
Nov 2, 20253 min read
Boundaries 101: How to Stop Setting Yourself on Fire to Keep Other People Warm
(A millennial therapist’s guide to staying sane, soft, and sovereign) Let’s be honest: the word boundaries gets thrown around more than iced coffee orders on a Monday morning. Everyone talks about them, few actually practice them, and even fewer know what they really mean. So here’s the truth — boundaries aren’t about control, rejection, or being “too much.” They’re about not abandoning yourself in the name of being agreeable. ☕️ What Even Are Boundaries? Think of boundaries
Tyler Young
Oct 26, 20253 min read
Grief Isn't Just About Death
When you hear the word grief , you probably picture funerals, sad playlists, black clothes, and too many casseroles on the porch. But grief doesn’t only show up when someone dies. It shows up when your dog isn’t there to greet you anymore. It shows up when you lose a parent. It shows up when you go through a breakup. It shows up when a diagnosis changes the way you thought your life would look. It shows up when the version of the future you had in your head just… evaporates.
Tyler Young
Oct 17, 20252 min read
Quick Self-Care Strategies You'll Actually Use
Self-care doesn't have to be complicated. Think of it like a menu: if you're feeling a certain way, try one simple thing to shift your energy. If you're feeling overwhelmed ⇢ Write down the top 3 things that actually matter today. Everything else can wait. If you're restless ⇢ Move your body for 2-3 minutes. Stretch, shake it out, or take a quick lap. If you're numb or checked out ⇢ Use your senses. Light a candle, splash cold water, or eat something crunchy. If you're hea
Tyler Young
Oct 16, 20251 min read
How to Have Tough Conversations Without Losing Yourself
Let’s be honest—hard conversations suck. Nobody’s exactly lining up to say, “Hey, can we talk about that thing that’s been bothering me?” Usually, your stomach knots up, your brain goes into overdrive, and suddenly organizing your fridge feels way more appealing than speaking your truth. But here’s the deal: avoiding it doesn’t make the issue disappear. It just grows in the background, quietly draining your energy and making things harder down the road. Tough conversations
Tyler Young
Oct 16, 20252 min read
Why Lived Experience Matters to Me as a Therapist
Life is not polished or predictable. It's not the perfect, idyllic, IG and FB posts that flood our feeds. Life asks us to carry grief, navigate betrayal, juggle burnout, and face challenges that don't come with neat solutions. For many of us, the path winds through depression, anxiety, bone-deep exhaustion, or even the quiet struggles of moving through the world undiagnosed. I know this because I've walked through it myself. I've experienced loss that shifted how I understood
Tyler Young
Oct 15, 20252 min read
How to Pick the Right Therapist for You
Finding the right therapist can feel a lot like dating—you want a good fit, mutual understanding, and a sense that you can actually be yourself. The truth is, therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and challenged in ways that support your growth. But with so many options out there, how do you know who’s the right one for you? Here’s how I’d break it down. 1. Know What You’re Looking For Before you even start Googling, ask yourself: What am I hoping to get out of t
Tyler Young
Oct 13, 20253 min read
Now Accepting New Telehealth Clients
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