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North Star Therapy Collective Blog
Our blog is a space where our therapists share reflections, resources, and guidance on women’s mental health, relationships, and life transitions. We hope these articles offer support and insight as you navigate your own journey.
Unmasking Shame: How to Release Its Grip and Unlock Your Full Self | Part 3, People-Pleasing
Learn more about how shame can show up in the form of people-pleasing and to discover practices to support you in making changes.
Natalie Seibel, LPC, LMHC
Nov 119 min read
Living Between Cultures: AAPI Identities and Mental Health
Learn about the complexities of identity for individuals in the AAPI community who live between cultures.
Cassie Liu, LPC
Sep 243 min read
Unmasking Shame: How to Release Its Grip and Unlock Your Full Self | Part 2, Perfectionism
Learn more about how shame can show up in the form of perfectionism and to discover two practices you can turn to to help you navigate it when it does!
Natalie Seibel, LPC, LMHC
Sep 247 min read
Unmasking Shame: How to Release Its Grip and Unlock Your Full Self, Part 1
A person sits with head in hands, enveloped by the weight of "shame" in the background. Shame is insidious. I believe this is the main...
Natalie Seibel, LPC, LMHC
Jul 218 min read
2025, The Year of the Hermit: Where it Comes From & What it Means for You
Three interpretations of the Hermit tarot card, featuring a lantern, symbolizing introspection and inner guidance. There’s no denying...
Kristen Genzano, LPC
Jan 285 min read
How to Navigate Fear, Anger, and Burnout During the Election Cycle
As I write this we’re less than 45 days from the 2024 Presidential Election. A lot has occurred in the past two months. Many of us are...
Kristen Genzano, LPC
Sep 24, 20245 min read
"Exploring the Depths: Deciding When to Take Your Therapy to the Next Level"
Unsure if you want to move into deeper work in therapy? Read about the arc of treatment and ways to consider if depth work is right for you.
Kristen Genzano, LPC
Jun 24, 20245 min read
"How to Embrace Imperfection and Thrive as a Parent: 3 Essential Tips"
This post explores the pressure many parents feel to be perfect and how to respond to the drive to be the "perfect" parent.
Sarah Craycraft, LPC
May 6, 20245 min read
The Long-Term Impact: Navigating Burnout and Grief Four Years After the Pandemic.
It’s March 2024. Despite the fact it’s been four years since our world changed as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic most of us are just...
Kristen Genzano, LPC
Mar 5, 20246 min read
it’s the holidays – now what?
I’m a 30-something year old woman, without children. I’ve chosen to live away from family and have spent many years juggling family and...
Guest Author
Dec 23, 20194 min read
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