Being highly sensitive in a world that expects you to "toughen up" can be exhausting. Discover self-care strategies that help LGBTQIA+ HSPs find balance, connection, and a deeper sense of belonging.

Self-care isn't always simple for Highly Sensitive People. Learn why guilt, overwhelm, and people-pleasing make it harder—and how to care for yourself with more compassion.

As a child, I was told I was "too sensitive"—that I worried too much, felt too much, and needed to toughen up. But what if sensitivity isn’t a weakness? What if it’s a powerful way of experiencing the world? Now, as a Highly Sensitive therapist, I understand that HSPs aren’t "too much"—we just experience life more deeply. Here’s what it really means to be an HSP and how to embrace it.

Fear. We all have it.

Growing up, I was the kid who begged to get off the Ferris wheel. Santa freaked me out, and clowns terrified me. I hated being such a scaredy-cat. As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I’m learning that fear isn't my enemy—it’s a natural response to my environment, not a weakness. Join me as I explore how fear impacts our daily lives and share practical steps to rewrite your fear story.

Discover how fear can be a powerful ally in personal growth and success. In the first of a two-part series, this blog post examines three common fears that hold people back, their impact on LGBTQIA+ identity, and the transformative power of facing challenges head-on. Navigate the complexities of fear and its role in shaping lives and identities.

Chronic anxiety is exhausting. But anxiety isn’t always meaningless. Sometimes it’s information, pattern recognition, or a nervous system trying a little too hard to keep you safe.

In Part 2 of The Healing Power of Music, we dive into NF’s latest album Hope, where he trades black for white and despair for transformation. Through tracks like Happy and Running, NF continues his brutally honest conversation about mental health, proving that healing isn’t linear—but hope is always within reach.

NF’s music resonates deeply with people struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and emotional isolation. In Part One of The Healing Power of Music series, I explore mental health, authenticity, emotional resilience, and why his music connects so strongly with outsiders and Highly Sensitive People.

Welcome to Corbett Corner - Chronicles of a Rebel Healer

I’m Tori Corbett, a bi+ queer therapist and HSP based in Eugene, Oregon. Here on my blog, I write about mental health challenges, life as a highly sensitive person, the impacts of patriarchal expectations, and LGBTQIA+ issues like internalized biphobia and bi-erasure. Navigate these complexities with humor and insight.

Corbett Corner: Where rebellion meets healing.