While most people will experience challenges and hardship in their life, some people experience trauma. We’re beginning to understand trauma better now and have recognized that trauma is actually a…
Anxiety Archives
Treatment for Social Anxiety
According to a report from the American Psychological Association (APA), nearly 50% of Americans have expressed that they feel some social anxiety regarding resuming in-person interactions post-pandemic. For a year now, most of…
Family
What is Emotional Incest?
Many of us grew up in households that were dysfunctional, where boundaries between parents and adults were blurred in unhealthy ways. Emotional incest is not of a sexual nature, but…
lgbtqia+
Affirmative Therapy for the LGBTQIA+ Community
People within the LGBTQIA+ community share many things in common outside of sexuality and identity. Many seek therapy for things like self-esteem concerns, anxiety, relationship issues, and more. Regardless of…
Nutrition
Nutritional New Year’s Resolutions the Healthy Way
It’s that time of year when most of us think about setting our nutritional New Year’s resolutions. If you’re like a lot of people, you may have a goal of…
Stress
Holiday Stress Prevention Tips
The holidays are right around the corner! And that means many of us will begin losing our minds, patience, and good cheer. Well, can you blame us? The holidays are…
General
Dealing with Family Trauma Around the Holidays
The holidays are often a complex time for many people. On the one hand, there is a sense of joy in the air, while on the other hand, sorrow and…
Relationships
Pre-marriage counseling
“I do.” Two simple enough words. And when you say them on your wedding day, you really mean them. But “I do” can quickly turn into, “I thought I could” when…
Anxiety Archives, COVID-19
Student Mental Health Post-Pandemic
At no other time in history have schools had to face so many challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic required teachers, students, and faculty to quickly pivot and move classes to an…
mental health awareness
National Depression & Mental Health Screening Month
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, a time when clinicians and their communities come together to spread awareness and combat mental illness. By working together, we can…
toxic relationship
Am I Codependent?
Codependency is a term that describes an unhealthy or unbalanced relationship where one person’s needs are met while the others aren’t. Codependent people are said to “enable” the bad behavior…
Family
Narcissistic Parents
Parents with narcissistic personality disorder affect the mental health of children. For many children, childhood is a time of wonder, play, and discovery. These children have parents who give them…
