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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.
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
1 day ago3 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


Responding to Stress and Overwhelm: An Invitation to Learn to Love Your Self
Kristen explores self-love: where we learn (or don’t learn) to love ourselves, why it’s hard to do, how it looks in practice, and why it matters.

Kristen Genzano, LPC
Feb 138 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


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 28, 20255 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


a woman's cycle & the wisdom it brings
the cycle We only have to look to nature to observe the cycle of things. The earth orbits around the sun to give us our seasons. There’s...

Kristen Genzano, LPC
Nov 16, 20162 min read


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