For as long as I have been seeing single clients looking for dates and/or relationships, I’ve noticed the struggle for those who exist in two spaces: “traditional” dating apps and casual hookup apps. While I believe we can meet anyone in any space and that does dictate the nature of the relationship, there is typically more immediacy on hookup apps like Grindr, Scruff, or Sniffies (the newest kid on the block). For simplicity in this blog, I’m going to refer to the aforementioned apps as...

As a therapist, I often meet people who are struggling, not just with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues—but with something even...

In the age of social media, mental health providers are all over Instagram and TikTok giving “advice” and suggestions on navigating life....