by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | Depression
When it comes to conflict, we usually think of issues that arise with other people. Yet, what if the conflict that causes you the most suffering is your own internal conflicts? What happens when you struggle to make peace within yourself? Your own turmoil and...
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | Depression, relationship therapy
What is one of the darkest sides of depression? It wears out your relationships. The lack of vitality that comes with depression can drain you in ways that your partner, family, or friends may not be able to grasp. Depression can disconnect you from your feelings,...
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | Depression
On the outside, you seem to have it all, but deep down you’ve been battling with depression for quite some time. Maybe you’re facing pressure from outside to look like you have it all together – to appear “perfect” for those who rely on you or those who...
by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | Depression, Therapy for creatives
Let’s be honest, you know you lived with depression for a while now. It comes and goes, and it never really goes away. At times, your art is your haven where “the blues” can’t really touch you. At other times, even your creative energy is taken away when the...