Look, setting boundaries with family can feel impossible. Whether it’s a parent who calls too much, a sibling who dumps on you without asking, or unrealistic holiday expectations that leave you burnt out and resentful . . . you’re not alone if you freeze up, give in, or spiral into guilt if you try to say no.

Imagine a different way of doing therapy - less sitting on a couch and talking and more adventuring with a group of friends through a fantasy landscape…

Dungeons, Dragons, & Therapy (oh my!) is a unique group experience that blends fantasy role-playing with real-world emotional work. It's part game, part narrative, part process group—and it just might help you access new parts of yourself that traditional therapy hasn’t quite reached.

If you’re intrigued but not sure what to expect—or wondering what dragons have to do with boundaries, anxiety, or self-worth—then read on! This blog post is for you.

Discover 5 therapist-recommended grounding techniques to calm anxiety, reduce stress, and reconnect to the present moment. Practical mindfulness tools from Rosebud Psychotherapy.

Burnout is more than just stress. It’s the body and mind’s way of signaling that you’ve been operating beyond your limits for too long—often without rest, support, or space to process what you’re carrying.

I work with women who are excellent at taking care of others and exhausted from doing it all. This post offers a few practical, therapist-crafted scripts to help you say no without guilt—and without losing your job or your sense of self.

Does your heart race every time your boss emails you?
Do you replay conversations with coworkers, wondering if you sounded too harsh—or too soft?
Do you feel like you have to say yes to everything just to avoid disappointing someone?

Have you ever felt stuck between two choices or emotions — like you had to pick one side, even though both felt true? Maybe you’ve said something like:

• “I want to set boundaries, but I feel too guilty.”

• “I’m overwhelmed, but I don’t want to let anyone down.”

• “I should be grateful, so why do I feel unhappy?”

Happy May the Fourth! Let’s explore how the Force, the Jedi path, and a little thing called Common Humanity can help you live with more presence, purpose, and self-kindness.

In this post, I’m sharing a few of the most common myths that keep people from starting therapy—and what really happens in the room.

For many people-pleasing women, being the reliable one isn’t just a habit — it’s a survival strategy. You may have learned early on that it wasn’t safe to have needs. That being helpful, agreeable, or selfless kept the peace, got your basic needs met, or made you lovable. Over time, that turns into a default setting: I’ll be easy, I’ll be dependable, I’ll be good.

If the idea of saying no makes your stomach turn, there’s a reason. For many women, the discomfort of setting boundaries isn’t a sign you’re doing something wrong—it’s a sign you’re just doing something new.

Choosing private-pay therapy means investing in care that prioritizes your goals, privacy, and the quality of the therapeutic relationship. For many clients, it’s a worthwhile choice that allows for a more personalized and effective therapy experience.

This time of year comes with heightened expectations, emotional triggers, financial stress, and an overwhelming sense of obligation. If you’ve ever found yourself dreading a family gathering or saying "yes" to something you don’t want to do, this blog is for you.

Here’s how to set—and stick to—boundaries with your family this holiday season.