By Dr. Katherine Jewett, PsyD, LMFT | Time to Thrive Therapy
Your friend usually replies quickly. Today, several hours have passed. You look again at the message you sent and wonder whether it sounded demanding. Then you remember a moment from your last conversation. Perhaps that was the problem.
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You have spent half an hour thinking about something important. You have considered what might happen, imagined several conversations, and reviewed what you should have done differently. Yet you are no closer to knowing what to do next.
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… Read the restUnderstanding the experience and finding a useful response
By Dr. Katherine Jewett, PsyD, LMFT | Time to Thrive Therapy
You might be getting through your day and still feel strangely far away from yourself. You know you’re in the room, having the conversation, doing what needs to be done. But … Read the rest
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Dr. Katherine Jewett, PsyD, LMFT | California LMFT 100342
Someone says, “Take a deep breath.” You try. Then you notice how tight your chest feels, start wondering whether you are getting enough air, or become so focused on breathing correctly that you feel more … Read the rest
Continue readingA gentle guide for when you feel overwhelmed
By Dr. Katherine Jewett, PsyD, LMFT | California license 100342
You know the conversation matters. You want to listen. Yet your shoulders are tight, your thoughts are moving quickly, and the next thing you say comes out sharper than you intended.
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Continue readingBy Dr. Katherine Jewett, PsyD, LMFT | Time to Thrive Therapy
You read the same email three times. A small question feels like one demand too many. You tell yourself to keep going because nothing dramatic has happened, but the ordinary tasks are becoming harder to hold together. If you … Read the rest
Continue reading“Am I being too much right now—or not enough?”
“Why do I keep second-guessing everything?”
“Everyone else seems so relaxed… is it just me?”
If these thoughts feel familiar, you’re in good company.
In fact, you’re not the problem. You’re a deeply attuned, emotionally invested mother navigating one of the … Read the rest
Continue readingCollege life is often portrayed as an exciting journey filled with new experiences, friendships, and academic pursuits. However, beneath this vibrant surface lies a growing concern: the escalating rates of anxiety among college students. Recent studies indicate that approximately 36% of college students have been diagnosed with anxiety, highlighting a … Read the rest
Continue readingYour teen slams the door. Again. Your chest tightens—fight or freeze kicks in. You want to yell. Or cry. Or fix it.
Let’s slow this down.
You’re not doing it wrong because your teen is dysregulated. You’re just in the middle … Read the rest
Continue readingDiscover how anxiety symptoms are actually your body’s intelligent protection mechanisms, not broken responses. Learn how to work with your anxiety instead of fighting it, and transform your relationship with these misunderstood signals.
Your heart races. Your muscles tense. Your mind floods with worst-case scenarios as your breath becomes shallow … Read the rest
Continue readingLet’s slow this down.
Because let’s be honest—your mind may be racing, your schedule packed, and yet… something inside you is whispering there’s more. More to feel. More to understand. More to become.
In a world that rewards productivity over presence, it’s easy to become fluent in checklists and … Read the rest
Continue readingHave you ever caught yourself reacting to something small—tensing in traffic, shutting down mid-argument, or unraveling when plans change—and wondered, “Why is this so hard for me?”
For many adults, chronic anxiety, emotional flooding, or relational tension aren’t just quirks or overreactions. They’re nervous system … Read the rest
Continue readingAnxiety isn’t just in your head—it lives in your body, too. And sometimes, it shows up in sneaky ways: a racing heart after a protein bar, a pit in your stomach after a glass of wine, or those 2 a.m. wide-awake moments you can’t trace to anything “logical.”
So, let’s … Read the rest
Continue readingDoes the world sometimes feel just a bit too much? Bright lights, loud noises, crowded spaces—like your whole system goes on high alert? If so, you might be among the 15–20% of people known as Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs). And no, you’re not imagining it—science backs it up.
Let’s … Read the rest
Continue readingHave you ever felt numb, anxious, or disconnected during moments that should bring joy? Perhaps you’ve thought, “Why can’t I just enjoy this?” If so, you’re not alone—and these feelings don’t mean something is wrong with you.
Sometimes, difficult experiences from our past—even if we don’t label them as “trauma”—can … Read the rest
Continue readingAnxiety isn’t just “nerves.” It’s a full-body experience that can hijack your thoughts, flood your nervous system, and make everyday moments feel like emergencies. Whether you’re a student cramming for exams, a therapist seeking resources, or someone who’s simply trying to catch their breath between anxious spirals—this guide is for … Read the rest
Continue readingLet’s slow this down.
You’re not “too much.” You’re not broken. If your chest tightens when you read about a new illness, if you feel a jolt of panic at the mention of a symptom, if you’ve been Googling for hours and still don’t feel calm… that makes so much … Read the rest
Continue readingLet’s pause here together.
Because, chances are, if you’re reading this, some tender part of you is longing for something it may have never fully received: unconditional love—from yourself.
And that makes so much sense.
We grow up in systems that praise perfection, performative positivity, and people-pleasing. We internalize … Read the rest
Continue readingIf you’ve ever watched a child crumble after getting a 94%, refuse to raise their hand unless they’re 100% sure of the answer, or panic when their drawing doesn’t match what they imagined—it’s not just high standards. You’re witnessing the intersection of perfectionism and anxiety in kids.
What looks like … Read the rest
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