Therapy with Larissa Mozes

Therapy with Larissa Mozes Mental Health Services provided by Larissa Mozes, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist #111343

As a therapist, I have been reflecting on Season 10 of Love Is Blind and what it reveals about human connection.The pods...
02/21/2026

As a therapist, I have been reflecting on Season 10 of Love Is Blind and what it reveals about human connection.

The pods create a rare environment. Without visual cues, people lead with vulnerability. They share fears, family dynamics, attachment wounds, and long term hopes. When someone feels heard and emotionally validated, bonding can happen quickly.

That kind of connection is real.

And then real life begins…

Outside the pods, couples face family expectations, financial stress, conflict styles, and the reality of day to day compatibility. This is where attachment patterns become more visible. When someone withdraws, becomes defensive, seeks reassurance, or shuts down, it is often the nervous system trying to create safety, not a lack of care.

A few relationship truths this season highlights:

• Emotional intensity is not the same as long term compatibility
• You can genuinely care about someone and still not be aligned in values or lifestyle
• Conflict is not a red flag by itself, how partners repair matters more
• Strong feelings do not automatically equal emotional safety

What I appreciate most is how this season normalizes something many couples experience privately. Love can be sincere and still complicated. Compatibility requires more than chemistry. It requires regulation, communication, and shared values under pressure.

02/18/2026

We talk about mental health more than ever. That is a real step forward. Awareness is rising, stigma is slowly decreasing, and more people are open to support.

But awareness alone does not equal understanding.

Some common misconceptions still shape how people treat themselves and others, often leading to silence, shame, or waiting too long to get help.

A few important reminders:

• Mental health is not the same as mental illness
Everyone has mental health. It shifts over time and exists on a spectrum. A diagnosis is only one part of the picture.

• Struggling does not mean weakness
Stress, burnout, and emotional pain are human responses to life, not character flaws.

• You cannot always see it
Someone can look productive and put together while struggling internally. Functioning is not the same as thriving.

• Therapy is not only for crises
It can be preventive, growth focused, and a space to build insight and skills.

• Self care is not only comfort
It can look like boundaries, rest, honest conversations, and asking for help.

When we improve how we understand mental health, we make it easier to seek support early and to extend compassion at work and at home.

11/20/2025

Being a therapist means living with a lot of uncertainty. There is no clear blueprint, no universal checklist, no moment where a bell rings and tells you that you got it right. Therapy is abstract, it is human, it is layered. That is part of what makes this work both challenging and meaningful.

I remind myself often that the goal is not right or wrong. The goal is to help someone’s life become a little lighter, a little clearer, a little more possible.

This work is not about perfection, it is about presence. It is about showing up consistently, listening with care, and holding space for someone to explore their inner world without fear of judgment. And if a client can breathe a little easier because I am there with them, then that is what good therapy looks like.

Not Everyone Loves the Holidays — And That’s Okay.The holiday season is often painted as a time of joy, connection, and ...
11/11/2025

Not Everyone Loves the Holidays — And That’s Okay.

The holiday season is often painted as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. But for many people, this time of year can bring up loneliness, grief, stress, or painful memories. The constant messages about cheer and togetherness can make it feel like there’s something “wrong” if you’re not feeling festive, but there isn’t.

You don’t have to love the holidays to be okay. You don’t have to force smiles or participate in traditions that feel heavy. It’s completely valid to set boundaries, simplify your plans, or take space to care for yourself.

As a therapist, I see how stigma around “holiday happiness” can make people feel even more isolated. So if this season feels difficult, please know you’re not alone.

Take care of yourself the way you need to, not the way others think you should.

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