Tag: anxiety

Escaping Into Control: How Animal Crossing and The Sims Soothe Our Brains in a Chaotic World

May 7, 2025

When the world feels like it’s spiraling into chaos (figuratively… or literally), many of us retreat into comforting routines and familiar rhythms. And for some, that comfort looks like building the perfect cottagecore island in Animal Crossing or crafting a dream life in The Sims. But why are these games so appealing, especially during times … More Escaping Into Control: How Animal Crossing and The Sims Soothe Our Brains in a Chaotic World

Therapy Doesn’t Have to be Intimidating: Finding your way back to yourself

April 23, 2025

When people think of therapy, they often imagine a leather couch, a buttoned-up therapist with a clipboard, and awkward silence. Yeah… that’s not what we’re doing here. Hi, I’m Amber (she/her), a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who believes that therapy should feel like a real, human connection—not a performance or a test. My style … More Therapy Doesn’t Have to be Intimidating: Finding your way back to yourself