The In-Between

Imposter Syndrome

Battling Imposter Syndrome: Graduate School Edition

Megha Pulianda on September 13, 2018

Imposter syndrome may not be a real diagnosis—but it's widely recognized as a legitimate form of self-doubt.

Imposter syndrome may not be a real diagnosis—but it's widely recognized as a legitimate form of self-doubt.

Assertiveness

The Self-Care Reality Check: The Power of Assertiveness

Megha Pulianda on June 20, 2018

On my own self-care journey, I have learned that saying “no” without apology, excuse, or justification is much easier said than done.

On my own self-care journey, I have learned that saying “no” without apology, excuse, or justification is much easier said than done.

Embarrassment

An Open Letter to My Clients

Megha Pulianda on March 19, 2018

We often feel shame for crying. As a therapist, I welcome tears and acknowledge the courage it takes for my clients to share them with me.

We often feel shame for crying. As a therapist, I welcome tears and acknowledge the courage it takes for my clients to share them with me.

Career

A Therapist’s New Year Resolution

Megha Pulianda on January 23, 2018

Theory textbooks helped me become a good therapist. Participating in the world and being present in my life makes me a stronger therapist.

Theory textbooks helped me become a good therapist. Participating in the world and being present in my life makes me a stronger therapist.

Adolescence

The Masks We Wear

Megha Pulianda on October 28, 2017

With halloween approaching, we enthusiastically search for "the perfect mask". Similarly, adolescents adopt different identities and styles. How can we best support our teens?

With halloween approaching, we enthusiastically search for "the perfect mask". Similarly, adolescents adopt different identities and styles. How can we best support our teens?

Relationships

Hooked on Disappointment

Megha Pulianda on September 17, 2017

Daring to break an unhealthy relationship cycle takes hard work and courage, but it can lead to a future of genuine love.

Daring to break an unhealthy relationship cycle takes hard work and courage, but it can lead to a future of genuine love.

Fear

Love and Fear in Parenting

Megha Pulianda on August 14, 2017

Parenting is my greatest adventure, and it is often my greatest source of fear.

Parenting is my greatest adventure, and it is often my greatest source of fear.

Motivation

Making the Most of Therapy

Megha Pulianda on July 11, 2017

You made it past the first session. Now what?

You made it past the first session. Now what?

Stress

The Self-Care Reality Check

Megha Pulianda on May 25, 2017

Self-care has become a fancy buzzword, but what does it actually mean?

Self-care has become a fancy buzzword, but what does it actually mean?

Trust

Fostering Independence In Your Child

Megha Pulianda on March 11, 2017

Resisting the urge to rescue and over-assist can make a huge difference in your child's sense of self.

Resisting the urge to rescue and over-assist can make a huge difference in your child's sense of self.

Friends

Deserving Therapy

Megha Pulianda on February 19, 2017

Do you need a specific reason to go to therapy? The answer might surprise you.

Do you need a specific reason to go to therapy? The answer might surprise you.

Philosophy

How to Interview Your Therapist

Megha Pulianda on January 9, 2017

Good therapists prioritize transparency and openness from the start. They want clients to talk about their expectations—in fact, they ask for them.

Good therapists prioritize transparency and openness from the start. They want clients to talk about their expectations—in fact, they ask for them.

Depression

The Male Perspective

Megha Pulianda on December 1, 2016

Our society expects men to be unemotional, so how can therapy challenge this?

Our society expects men to be unemotional, so how can therapy challenge this?

Fear

Picking Up the Pieces

Megha Pulianda on November 11, 2016

What therapists do to support their clients matters now more than ever.

What therapists do to support their clients matters now more than ever.

Mating

Millennials In Therapy

Megha Pulianda on November 3, 2016

Millennials are experiencing new challenges and unique stressors. What keeps them from getting the help they need during one of life's most important transitional periods?

Millennials are experiencing new challenges and unique stressors. What keeps them from getting the help they need during one of life's most important transitional periods?