Advice From a Therapist on How to Deal with Grief
Feeling alone when going through a loss is normal. Here are some tips from a therapist to help you deal with grief and loss.
6 Signs That This Might not be the Right Relationship
Are you wondering how to know if your relationship is the right one? Relationship therapist, Jessica Taylor, breaks it down into 6 warning signs that you need to keep an eye out for.
Tips for Improving Your Mental Health That Therapists Actually Use
May is Mental Health Awareness month and our therapists are sharing the mental health strategies that they most often share with clients, and also use in their every day lives.
Tips for Preventing Postpartum Depression & Anxiety
Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS The process of pregnancy, childbirth, and the fourth trimester is incredible, challenging, and joyful all at once. Making it through pregnancy itself is a beautiful feat, followed by the actual birthing process, and lastly, the wonderings of what the fourth trimester will bring. By now the term postpartum depression is well-known …
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Does Driving Long Distances Stress You Out? Here Are Some Things to Consider for Your Next Road Trip
Catherine Sangi, LPC Do you find that you are missing out on events and spending time with loved ones due to the anxiety related to driving? You’re not alone. A recent survey found that about 66% of Americans experience anxiety with driving. Try these 5 tips to lessen your anxiety with regards to having to …
Does Going to the Grocery Store Make You Anxious? Here Are Some Tips to Help Shopping Become a Better Experience
Catherine Sangi, LPC Do you avoid, or are you reluctant, to go grocery shopping due to anxiety? The entire grocery shopping experience comes with a ton of sensory input, decision making, and variables that are out of our control. Try these 7 tips and tricks to make your next grocery store experience more manageable and …
Do You Have a Case of “Hangxiety?” Here’s What You Need to Know About Anxiety and Drinking
Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS With alcohol being a depressant, it’s no wonder why those with anxiety turn to drinking in times of need. In the moment, alcohol may feel like a numbing agent, a way to relax, or even a way to feel more comfortable connecting socially. Alcohol is also very normalized in the United …
Are You or Someone You Know Struggling with Thoughts of Suicide? Here are Some Resources That You Should Know About.
Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS While it is completely normal to have thoughts of hopelessness from time to time, suicidal thoughts should be taken seriously and deserve attention. Today, suicide is still more prevalent among males, however, females are more likely to attempt suicide. For folks under the age of 24 years old, suicide is the …
Reflections and Intentions for the New Year
Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS Sick of all the pressure of new year, new me? Focusing on reflections from the past year and intentions for the next twelve months may be a more helpful option. I recommend starting a journal to get these prompts going and to look back for accountability as you head into 2023. …
Worried about Seasonal Affective Disorder? Embrace Winter with These Four Tools
Amelia Elkins, LCSW, CAS Winter is coming! ‘Tis the season for colder temperatures, post-holiday blues, and gray skies. For some, this may mean stress or anxiety about the potential onset of SAD (seasonal affective disorder). The seasons simply changing may start to trigger symptoms of depression, such as: low energy, exhaustion, and lack of motivation. …
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How to Maintain Sobriety During the Holidays
Worried about maintaining your sobriety during the holidays? Here are some key things to consider.
Are You Worried That You Might Have a Porn Addiction? Here Are Resources That Are Available to You
Are you worried that you are addicted to porn? If so, it might be time to check out these resources.