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When Is It Time to Accept That Repairing a Relationship Is No Longer Possible?
Repairing a broken relationship, especially with close family members like parents or siblings, is deeply personal. It can be incredibly painful to put your heart into repairing and have it not work out the way you expected it to. Many people hold onto hope, trying again and again to mend the connection. They reflect on their actions, apologize sincerely, and show up with openness and care. Yet, wanting to repair a relationship is not the same as being able to repair it. Some
Kasey Barret
Feb 23 min read


Moving Into Fall: A Guide for High Achievers in Transition
Tips and Tricks to cope with changes of the season
Kasey Barret
Sep 6, 20252 min read


When You Feel Like a Fraud (But You’re Not): A Look at Imposter Syndrome
Feel like a fraud despite being capable? You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome is real and it’s not the truth about you. Here’s why.
Kasey Barret
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Should I Retire If I Don’t Feel Ready? (The Deeper Reason You Can’t Let Go of Work)
Not ready to retire? Here’s why letting go of work feels scary when it’s tied to your identity and how to find clarity for your next chapter
Kasey Barret
Jul 24, 20253 min read


Tips From a Therapist: How to Stop Your Thoughts from Running the Show (and Finally Feel at Ease)
Therapy can help you rewire patterns that are no longer working for you. Learn how to stop your thoughts from running the show and finally feel more at ease.
Kasey Barret
Jul 21, 20253 min read


Even if you were at a beach in Old Saybrook, would you be able to relax?
It’s the weekend! You’ve been waiting all week for this, right? But be honest with yourself, are you actually going to relax this...
Kasey Barret
Jul 19, 20252 min read


Why You’re So Tired (It’s Not Just You)
Hey, I want to talk to the part of you that’s so tired. Not just “I didn’t sleep well” tired. The deep kind, the kind that doesn’t go...
Kasey Barret
Jul 17, 20253 min read


Time Slows Down When You Let Yourself Be Quiet: In Old Saybrook
When you allow yourself to get quiet, really quiet, something shifts. The mental chatter that usually takes up all the space begins to fade.
Kasey Barret
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Why “Having It All” Doesn’t Feel Like Enough
Instead of slowing down to feel or process discomfort, a person in survival will ramp up.
Kasey Barret
Jul 14, 20253 min read


Counseling and Therapy in Old Saybrook
Here in Old Saybrook, we're in the prime of our favorite season; the height of summer. When you're surrounded by people sitting on their...
Kasey Barret
Jul 13, 20251 min read
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