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Author: Carolyn Cole, LCPC, LMFT, NCC

Carolyn Cole is a licensed psychotherapist in Chicago. Her practice focuses on helping her clients with self-discovery, self-exploration, self-love, and healing the relationship with themselves to create the life they desire.
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Self-Development

A Tender Guide to Grieving a Pet for Highly Sensitive Introverts

To sensitive introverts, pets are not just animals — they’re friends, family, and deeply loved companions.

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Relatable

6 Peaceful New Year’s Ideas for Introverts (Therapist Approved)

For introverts, ringing in the new year doesn’t have to involve attending a huge party — and that’s perfectly okay.

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an introvert prepares for the holidays
Relatable

Why Introverts Might Dread the Holidays, According to a Therapist

You are not alone in feeling overwhelmed or craving more solitude during the hectic holiday season.

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an introvert in a codependent relationship
Love and Dating

5 Signs You’re in a Codependent Relationship as an Introvert

Introverts and sensitive people have a lot of empathy, making it easy for them to end up in codependent relationships without realizing it.

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an introvert is in a good relationship
Love and Dating

7 Signs You’re in a Good Relationship as an Introvert

Your partner is understanding of your needs as an introvert. You don’t feel judged or criticized when you need some time alone.

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An introvert who is overthinking
Self-Development

A Therapist Explains 5 ‘Thinking Errors’ That Lead to Overthinking

For introverts, who spend a lot of time in their heads, these common thinking errors can lead to a painful spiral of overthinking.

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An introvert smiles
Relatable

7 Things Introverts Teach Us on World Introvert Day (Jan. 2)

One important lesson that introverts have to teach the world is that not every silence needs to be filled with words.

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An introvert takes a mental health day
Career

Why Introverts Should Take ‘Mental Health Days,’ According to a Therapist

Are you losing your focus and patience at work, and always feeling tired? It’s time for a mental health day.

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An introvert with social anxiety
Self-Development

3 Signs You Have Social Anxiety, According to a Therapist

If you feel like other people are watching — and judging — your every move, you might have social anxiety.

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An introvert working from home
Career

5 Mental Health Benefits of Working From Home, According to a Therapist

Post-pandemic, introvert bosses are more likely to continue a work-from-home model — and the mental health benefits are real.

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