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Thoughts and Musings


Why Discomfort Is the Beginning of Growth: Four Ways the Psyche Pushes for Change
Snakes, a common symbol of wisdom and renewal, remind us that renewal doesn't come without shedding. Comfort has a way of affirming the life we're already living. When things are pleasant enough, when we're reasonably happy, when our routines provide enough satisfaction and stability, there's little incentive to question the arrangement. We tend to keep doing what has worked, driven by an innate preference for the familiar and comfortable over the unknown. In this way, happin

Rachel Oblak, LCMHC
Sep 107 min read


Slow Therapy in a Fast World: Why Long-Term Depth Therapy Produces Lasting Change
While the allure of quick fixes is understandable in our results-driven society, embracing a slower, more thoughtful therapeutic process can foster deeper and more sustainable personal growth.

Rachel Oblak, LCMHC
Jan 164 min read
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