As the holiday season approaches — with Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and other winter celebrations right around the corner — many of us feel both excitement and stress. The holidays can bring joy, tradition, and connection, but they can also surface pressure, conflict, and emotional overwhelm.
One of the most powerful ways to protect your well-being and enjoy the season more fully is through setting healthy boundaries.
In this post, we’ll define what boundary-setting means from a therapeutic perspective and walk through several common situations where boundaries may be needed — along with examples of what setting them can look like in real life.

We are thrilled to introduce the newest member of our team, Faythe Brennan, a therapist whose compassion, curiosity, and commitment to justice shine through in everything she does. With a background rooted in sociology, a passion for supporting marginalized communities, and a deeply collaborative approach to healing, Faythe brings a grounded, thoughtful presence to her work with clients. Come with us on a deep dive on Faythe and who she is as a therapist.