by Mihaela Ivan Holtz, Psy.D., LMFT | Depression, Trauma
Understanding the emotional weight you carry even when, on the outside, you look like you’re on top of your game. Many people living with High Functioning Depression move through each day with a quiet heaviness they rarely show. They keep up with work, relationships,...
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 your struggles come from your own internal conflicts? What happens when you struggle to make peace within yourself? Your own turmoil and emotional battles? Sometimes you...
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...
