Browse by Topic
Self-Worth, Perfectionism & Identity
Reflections on how you see yourself, how you talk to yourself, and what you're learning to believe instead—especially if you feel like you're never doing enough.
– Why Do I Feel Like I’m Failing at Adulthood — Even When I’m Trying So Hard?
– Why Do I Still Doubt Myself Even with Good Feedback?
– Are My Expectations for Myself Too High?
– Why Do I Feel Joy or Relief When Bad Things Happen to Others?
– Perfectionism Therapy in NYC: Why High-Achieving Women Feel Like They're Still Falling Short
– On Shame, Grammar, and Survival
Therapy & Emotional Process
Exploring the discomfort, curiosity, and growth that therapy often brings—alongside the questions that come up along the way.
– Is Therapy Supposed to Be Uncomfortable?
– Can AI Therapy Really Help with Emotional Healing?
– Will My Diagnosis Follow Me? What to Consider Before Using Insurance for Therapy
– What If I’ve Done All the Self-Help and Still Feel Stuck?
Nervous System & Survival Themes
Why rest feels elusive, why numbness feels protective, and how your body carries more than words can say.
– Why Is It So Hard to Feel Okay with Mixed Emotions?
– Why Don’t I Feel Rested After a Long Weekend?
– On Shame, Grammar, and Survival
Relationships & Dating
Dating after personal growth — and the emotional truths no one talks about.
– Why Do I Struggle to Date After Personal Growth?
Insurance & Access to Care
Demystifying mental health benefits and the systems that shape your care.
– Why Couples Therapy Isn’t Covered by Insurance (Even If I’m In-Network)
– How Do I Understand My Health Insurance Benefits for Therapy?
– Will My Diagnosis Follow Me? What to Consider Before Using Insurance for Therapy
Therapists & Society
Cultural, political, and professional reflections on the evolving role of therapists—and the world we practice in.
– Refuse to Be Numb: A Free Support Space in Times of Unrest (Not Therapy)
– On Shame, Grammar, and Survival
Tools, Resources & Recommendations
Curated tools, support spaces, and therapist-tested resources to return to when you need something grounding.
– Recommendations I Return to Again and Again
– Refuse to Be Numb: A Free Support Space in Times of Unrest (Not Therapy)
Therapy Insights from Morgan (Ana) Daffron, LMFT
Morgan (Ana) Daffron, LMFT
Therapist, writer, and occasional overthinker. I work with women and couples navigating the tender tension between self-worth, identity, and connection. My writing explores the in-between moments: what’s unspoken in therapy, what hurts when you're growing, and what softens when you're honest—with yourself and others. Based in Brooklyn and serving New York, Vermont, and Idaho, I bring a relational and trauma-informed lens to everything I write.
