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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.
Do You Want a Therapist Named AI?
While AI can certainly be a helpful resource, it is not a replacement for therapy. AI is a machine that thinks, it is not a machine that feels. To be effective, therapy needs aspects of both thinking and feeling.

Angie Martin, LPC
Oct 143 min read


Is this Postpartum Depression?
The transition into motherhood can be beautiful and overwhelming. Learn more about postpartum depression and other mental health challenges that can occur during this time.

Kristen Genzano, LPC
Sep 153 min read


When Hormones Hijack Your ADHD Brain (And What Helps)
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria is a distressing experience that includes feelings of rejection from family, friends, colleagues and partners, fear of disappointing others, and avoiding others for fear of overwhelming interactions.

Angie Martin, LPC
Aug 113 min read


How to find strength in your AAPI identity when it is under attack
Cassie explores the pain of cultural identity stress during uncertain times and tips for strengthening your AAPI identity

Cassie Liu, LPC
Jul 105 min read


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


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