Kristen Drozda

Ever feel tired no matter how much you sleep? Struggling to focus, feeling snappy, or wondering why even small tasks seem overwhelming? If so, burnout may be playing a bigger role than you realize. Burnout is more than everyday stress. It’s a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress without enough recovery. It can happen from work pressure, caregiving, parenting, relationship strain, school demands, or simply carrying too much for too long. The tricky...

Discover the key differences between virtual and in-person psychotherapy, including research-backed benefits, effectiveness, and tips to overcome privacy concerns in online therapy. Virtual vs in-person psychotherapy—what’s really better? With telehealth booming, more people are turning to online therapy for convenience, comfort, and accessibility. But does it actually work as well as traditional face-to-face sessions? Let’s unpack the research, benefits, and common concerns so you can decide...

I have been mulling over writing this post over the past month since the one-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a therapist, my role is to convey empathy and inspire hope for those who are experiencing despair, anger and confusion due to the increased risk of variants and changing restrictions. But I am human too and I have been experiencing many of these same emotions. As a result I’ve put off writing this post numerous times. So how do we cope? Self-reflection: Our...