Heather M. McKenzie, Therapist

If you regularly doubt your competence or feel like you’re one mistake away from being “exposed” as a fraud, you might be dealing with imposter syndrome. Here’s how it can look: A client shared with me that she’d just received a promotion (one that she’d been working towards for over a year). Her supervisor praised her skill & leadership and her colleagues congratulated her, saying it was well-deserved. Solid proof that she was succeeding, right? Nope. Maybe to others, but n

Stress and anxiety make healthy routines feel like just another chore and another thing to fail at. Learn about a simple way to gamify your goals so you can actually maintain them! Explore some ways to use the Finch app to boost your success with goals, your self-care, your emotion regulation, and even your relationships.

Have you caught yourself thinking "This can't be happening" or "This isn't fair" or “If only…”? We all use denial to cope with painful realities. But fighting the truth only creates more suffering. Learn how to use the psychological strategy of Radical Acceptance to untangle yourself from the exhaustion of denial. Try these practical steps to stop fighting a painful reality and help move yourself forward to what can be possible next.

Sick of saying yes when you really mean no? Learn to start small, build confidence & manage pushback to create more authentic relationships.

Learn & use the PEACE framework to cope effectively with the complex mix of worries, expectations, old patterns, & emotions this holiday.

Identify what to do about the chaotic election. Review things you can STOP doing & things to ADD. Create a coping plan for election & beyond