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Integrative Psychotherapy: A Personalized Approach to Healing Anxiety, Trauma & Relationship Issues
If you're reading this, you're probably feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just tired of trying to manage everything on your own. Maybe you've been looking for the right therapy but there are so many options out there. Psychodynamic, CBT, structured approaches, more spontaneous ones, cognitive focused, mind body connection. It's a lot to figure out when you're already struggling. I get it. You want therapy that actually works for you, not just any random approach. So let me expla
alexandratoppsy
Jan 265 min read
How Childhood Experiences Shape Our Attachment Styles
We humans are deeply relational beings. Many of the emotional and relational patterns we bring into adult life were shaped long before we had words for them. Attachment theory helps us understand how our earliest experiences with caregivers influence the way we feel, think, and connect with others throughout life. What Is Attachment Theory Attachment theory was developed by psychologist John Bowlby and expanded by researcher Mary Ainsworth. It describes how infants form emoti
alexandratoppsy
Jan 203 min read


Therapy through Stories - Beautiful Boy: What a Memoir Teaches Us About Love, Addiction, and Letting Go
Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet give heartbreaking performances in Beautiful Boy , a film about a father watching his son struggle with addiction—and trying desperately to save him. David is a loving parent who believes he can fix this. He's educated, caring, and does everything right. He finds treatment centers, goes to support groups, and never stops trying. But underneath all this effort is something many of us know too well: the belief that if we just love hard enough,
alexandratoppsy
Oct 24, 20252 min read
Support Group for International Students in Groningen: Coping with Homesickness, Stress, and Student Life
Moving to a new country is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming — especially if you’re an international student in Groningen. Adapting to a new culture, building a routine, managing studies, and making new friends can sometimes feel like a lot. Homesickness, stress, and the challenges of student life are very common experiences, and you don’t have to navigate them alone. As a licensed psychologist and former student in Groningen, I understand how it feels to start a new
alexandratoppsy
Oct 5, 20252 min read


Therapy through Stories - About a Boy: What a Comedy Teaches Us About Emotional Growth
Hugh Grant, long known for his polished charm, offers something different in About a Boy . He plays Will, a 38-year-old bachelor whose...
alexandratoppsy
Sep 19, 20252 min read
5 Simple Practices to Quickly Reduce Anxiety
I often hear the question, “What can I do to quickly reduce anxiety or stop a panic attack?” —and I’ve asked myself the same thing. While...
alexandratoppsy
Sep 16, 20253 min read


An Expat Psychologist’s Guide to Building a New Home in the Netherlands
After working with many expats and reflecting on my own journey, I can say that moving to a new country can be experienced as a storm....
alexandratoppsy
Sep 7, 20254 min read
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