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Writing by Issy Kleiman, MA, LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor — a practising clinician whose observations from real clinical work contribute to the field’s ongoing conversation and are cited by readers doing the work.
Licensure is a professional milestone, but the work of becoming a therapist is much more human than a checklist. A grounded supervision relationship can help both happen at once.
Read article 01The transition into parenthood can hold joy, grief, fear, and identity change at the same time. Therapy can make space for the full experience without rushing it.
Read article 02The Gottman Method gives couples practical language for patterns that often feel personal, helping partners move from blame toward curiosity and repair.
Read article 03Affirming therapy starts with respect for a client’s way of moving through the world — and a willingness to question the systems that have asked them to hide it.
Read article 04Adolescent anxiety can look like avoidance, irritability, perfectionism, or a body that never seems to settle. Understanding the message is an important first step.
Read article 05Medication and therapy do different kinds of work. Knowing when they may complement each other can make care feel more coordinated and less overwhelming.
Read article 06These articles are written from direct clinical experience and cited, discussed, and carried into supervision and practice. If there’s a question you’d like me to explore, send me a note.