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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 5 – Doubt
In the final installment of Natalie Seibel, LPC’s, transformative series Unmasking Shame, “Doubt” takes center stage as the hidden force fueling shame-driven behaviors like procrastination, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and control. This in-depth guide explores how doubt, learned in childhood, disconnects you from your intuition and inner wisdom, keeping you trapped in fear and seeking external validation. She offers practical and reflective strategies to release self-aband

Natalie Seibel, LPC, LMHC
Apr 711 min read


How to Build Self-Esteem in Times of Stress
North Star Clinician, Cassie Liu, LPC, shares tips on distancing yourself from negative self-talk and building self-esteem.

Cassie Liu, LPC
Mar 34 min read


How to Practice Meaningful Self-Care Guided by Your Core Values
Our Clinician Sarah Craycraft shares with us how your core values can shape a more meaningful self-care practice. This blog will guide you in identifying what truly matters to you and offer ideas for connecting those values to how you care for yourself.

Sarah Craycraft, LPC
Jan 164 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


Afternoon Live - Cultivating Self-Compassion
Self-compassion is the practice of turning toward yourself in difficult times and offering yourself the same gentle kindness you would...

Kristen Genzano, LPC
Feb 26, 20191 min read


caring for your kids' food allergies… and caring for YOU!
a stressful situation You may be aware that food allergies and intolerances are becoming more and more common. Living with a child who...

Kristen Genzano, LPC
Nov 23, 20163 min read


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