How to Live With a Highly Sensitive Person (And What Not to Say)
Megan Bell
Living with an HSP isn’t hard—it's different. Learn how to support a highly sensitive partner and what not to say if you want them to feel safe and understood.
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This blog is written by therapists in midtown Sacramento and focuses on the concerns and struggles of highly sensitive people (HSPs), LGBTQIA+ folks, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety or just trying to figure out what they want for themselves. There's help and hope through counseling and therapy!
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How to Deal With Conflict in an HSP Relationship — Without Shutting Down
Leigh Johnson
Conflict overwhelms HSPs fast. Learn how to manage arguments, regulate your nervous system, and stay connected without shutting down or spiraling.
Read MoreHow Being an HSP Actually Affects Your Relationship Dynamics
Ileana Arganda-Stevens
Being an HSP changes how you bond, communicate, and handle conflict. Learn how sensitivity shapes relationship dynamics, and what helps you thrive.
Read MoreWhat Kind of Partner Does an HSP Really Need? (Traits That Make Relationships Feel Safe)
Ivy Griffin
Discover the traits that make a partner truly compatible with a highly sensitive person. Learn what helps HSPs feel safe, calm, connected, and understood.
How to Stop Feeling “So Sensitive and Emotional” in Your Relationship
Lauren Ash
Feeling “too sensitive” or “too emotional” in your relationship? Learn how to calm overwhelm, regulate emotions, and stay grounded without suppressing your sensitivity.
Read MoreShame and Embarrassment for HSPs
Ileana Arganda-Stevens
For people who identify as highly sensitive or empathic, intense embarrassment and shame might be particularly difficult experiences. Making a mistake can be followed by intense physical sensations and emotions: your face gets hot, your heart rate spikes, and sometimes you may even want to disappear. While this is normal and might even feel manageable for some, people who are highly sensitive may struggle to recover from these feelings.
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