When Life Doesn’t Happen the Way You Want It To

by Marina Sabolova | May 30, 2025 | Mental Health

Have you ever found yourself yearning for something—anything—and it just doesn’t happen? Maybe it’s a relationship, a job, a breakthrough, a sign, a shift, or simply a feeling that you’re on the right path. You watch others move forward, seemingly ticking boxes one...

Let’s Talk About Emotions—Yes, Even the Difficult Ones

by Marina Sabolova | Apr 24, 2025 | Mental Health

In the therapy room, I often notice how hard it can be for people to talk about their emotions—especially the difficult ones. It’s not uncommon to sit with someone for the first time and sense their discomfort in naming what they’re really feeling. And I get it....

Understanding OCD in the Workplace: How OK Talk Can Help

by Marina Sabolova | Oct 29, 2024 | Corporate Wellbeing

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood as a quirky preference for order or cleanliness, but it is a complex mental health condition that affects millions worldwide, including in workplace settings. OCD can have a significant impact on an...

The Power of Belief: How Our Belief System Shapes Our Lives and How Therapy Can Help

by Marina Sabolova | Oct 16, 2024 | Mental Health

Many of us hold the belief that “I am a good person, so good things should happen to me.” This expectation seems natural—if we live kindly, make the right choices, and treat others well, shouldn’t life reward us with happiness and success? But when...

The Power of Belief: How Our Belief System Shapes Our Lives and How Therapy Can Help

by Marina Sabolova | Oct 13, 2024 | Mental Health

Many of us hold the belief that “I am a good person, so good things should happen to me.” This expectation seems natural—if we live kindly, make the right choices, and treat others well, shouldn’t life reward us with happiness and success? But when...