Blogs
The Quiet Rise of Mental Health Technocracy
Because it didn’t come with sirens, headlines, or public debate. It slipped in through the side door of convenience. While the public was celebrating “better access to therapy” and insurance companies were patting themselves on the back for “mental health parity,” the...
When Big Tech Comes for Therapy – Oct 23, 2025
Before I became a therapist, I was a journalist.I spent decades learning to follow the story — to ask who benefits, who profits, and who gets hurt. Now I’m watching that same story unfold in my current field of mental health — and it’s sickening. Big Tech has its...
When Big Tech Puts Its Dirty Paws on Mental Health: A Cautionary Tale
For five years, I relied on my Psychology Today profile to connect with new clients. Every week brought one to three consultation requests — consistent, human, sustainable. Then, almost overnight, it stopped. At first, I blamed algorithms or seasonal shifts. But as...
Finding a LGBTQ+ and Kink-Affirming Therapist
Finding an LGBTQ+ and kink-affirming therapist can be challenging. While many therapists support alternative sexualities, some may pathologize your kink or lack expertise with non-traditional relationships such as power exchange. Kink-informed therapy respects your...
Therapy in the Age of Algorithms: Why Working With An Independent Therapist Still Matters
Healing isn’t a gig — and your story isn’t a data point. The Rise of “Therapy Platforms” In recent years, companies like Grow, Rula, BetterHelp, Talkspace, and Cerebral have reshaped how therapy is marketed and delivered. They...