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Perfectionism, Dear to My Heart...and often a complex mental health challenge
Perfectionism is something I hold close to my heart—not just because I work with it every day in therapy, but because I live with it...
Mari Santiago
Aug 253 min read
Why Somatic Work Matters in Trauma Healing
Trauma isn’t just something that lives in our minds—it’s something we carry in our bodies. I know this not only from my training, but...
Mari Santiago
Aug 253 min read
When the Urge to “Fix” Yourself Gets in the Way of Change
So many of the people I work with come into therapy with a strong drive to get to the work. There’s an urgency, a readiness, a...
Mari Santiago
Aug 253 min read
When Self-Compassion feels Impossible
Many of the people I work with come into therapy already familiar with self-compassion practices. They’ve read the books, tried the...
Mari Santiago
Aug 253 min read
The Hidden Struggles of High-Functioning Individuals
On the outside, you may appear calm, capable, and put together—but inside, it can feel very different. Like many high-functioning...
Mari Santiago
Aug 252 min read
Working with the Weight of Trauma: Integrating IFS and EMDR
Living with the effects of trauma can be exhausting. Even when you’re committed to healing, it can feel like old patterns, protective...
Mari Santiago
Aug 252 min read
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