In this short video, Lauren Howard, LCPC, introduces the concept of “and thinking”—a tool she teaches to help clients hold two truths at once. Rather than seeing emotions or relationships in black-and-white, “and thinking” supports greater emotional flexibility, a core skill in DBT and effective therapy.

Lauren Howard, LCPC and Director of Psychotherapy at North Star, shares what new patients can expect in therapy—from building trust to setting small, realistic goals. In this clip, she explains how consistent habits and emotional awareness support meaningful, lasting change.