Decoding Your Body’s Signals: How Emotions Manifest Physically

by Melina Linden | Oct 14, 2025 | Holistic Psychology, Mental Health

Your Body, Your Emotional CompassThat knot in your stomach before a big presentation. The warmth that spreads through your chest when you laugh with a loved one. The tension that grips your shoulders during a stressful week. These are not random occurrences; they are...

Learning to Set Boundaries Without Guilt: From People-Pleasing to Self-Respect

by Melina Linden | Oct 13, 2025 | Couples therapy, Holistic Psychology, Mental Health

​One of the first words we learn as children is no. We say it instinctively — to test our limits, to discover where we end and the world begins. But somewhere along the way, many of us unlearn that small, powerful word.We learn that “no” might disappoint someone. That...

Why We Fall in Love with the Wrong People

by Melina Linden | Sep 29, 2025 | Couples therapy, Holistic Psychology, Mental Health

​Love is among the most powerful human drives. It shapes our art, our poetry, our deepest longings, and our most desperate heartbreaks. Yet for many of us, the experience of love is often tinged with confusion and pain. Again and again, we find ourselves drawn to...

Coping with a Breakup: Techniques for Emotional Healing

by Melina Linden | Jul 22, 2025 | Couples therapy, Holistic Psychology, Mental Health

Heartbreak can resemble an all-consuming storm, leaving chaos behind and challenging even the most resilient individuals. The termination of a relationship marks a significant emotional upheaval that can disrupt the foundation of one's emotional well-being,...

When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough: Other Paths to Healing

by Melina Linden | Jul 13, 2025 | Holistic Psychology, Mental Health

In the complex landscape of mental health treatment, talk therapy has traditionally been regarded as a cornerstone for emotional and psychological healing. While this established approach provides essential support and insight for many, it occasionally falls short for...

Trauma and the Wisdom It Carries: A Holistic Psychology Perspective

by Melina Linden | May 16, 2025 | Holistic Psychology, Mental Health

As a holistic psychologist deeply committed to the healing journey, I have found that our understanding of trauma is both a challenge and an invitation-to see not only the pain, but also the profound wisdom that trauma can carry. Having completed Dr. Gabor Maté’s...