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By Dr. Shradha Billawa When we think about mental health, we often focus on the mind—our thoughts, moods, and emotional patterns. But...

By Dr. Shradha Billawa Love—whether romantic, platonic, or familial—is one of the most powerful influences on our mental wellbeing. When love feels safe, attuned, and reciprocal, it can be a source of deep healing. However, when love is strained, inconsistent, or marked by unresolved conflict, it can also be a site of pain and confusion. Understanding the Struggles of Love I often work with clients who come into therapy not because they don’t love someone, but because they’re

By Dr. Shradha Billawa In the therapy room, conversations about body image are more common than you might think—woven into stories of...

By Dr. Shradha Billawa When we talk about relationships in mental health spaces, there’s often an unspoken assumption that everyone is...

Understanding the Weight of Emotional Struggles When people come to therapy, it’s often because something feels heavy—grief, anxiety, burnout, low self-worth, or painful relationship patterns. Understandably, the focus tends to be on what’s not working. But in between the difficulties, there are often brief moments of light. These may seem small, fleeting, or even insignificant at first glance. However, in therapeutic work, they matter deeply. What Are Sparkling Moments? Thes

By Dr. Shradha Billawa So often in therapy, clients come in wanting to understand their emotions, their reactions, or their struggles in...

The Importance of an Intersectional Approach When I support queer and gender expansive individuals in therapy, one thing is always clear:...

In our fast-paced, modern world, taking care of our mental health has never been more important. Many individuals face challenges that...