TEENAGE SUBSTANCE USE OR ABUSE THAT IMPACTS THEIR MENTAL HEALTH Not many of us would voluntarily go back to our teenage years. Sure, if we were lucky, there were some good Read More
WHAT TO EXPECT IN YOUR FIRST SESSION WITH YOUR THERAPIST Congratulations. The call has been made, and the appointment has been set. You’ve been thinking about it for weeks and finally Read More
VIRTUAL COUNSELING These days you’d be hard-pressed to find a teen or young adult who doesn’t have a smartphone attached at the hip. And that’s probably just one of several “screens” Read More
Prior to 2020, virtual therapy was rare. It simply wasn’t a modality that existed for a number of reasons. One such reason was insurance, as virtual services were not likely Read More
COMMON TRAUMA THERAPY APPROACHES Suppose you or someone you love has experienced a traumatic event or complex (multiple) trauma. In that case, you understand how debilitating and overwhelming it can be Read More
SELF-CARE AFTER TRAUMA What is self-care? No doubt you’ve heard the term, but what does it really mean? What do you think of when you hear the phrase? For many, the Read More
PAST TRAUMA AND REASONS YOU CAN NOT GET OVER IT It’s a regular Tuesday morning at the office and you’re grabbing some coffee from the breakroom. Your coworker walks in with Read More
RELATIONSHIP You’re here to understand what questions you should be asking while going into a new relationship. New relationships can be very exciting! As they begin, you may experience the honeymoon Read More
PROBLEMS IN RELATIONSHIPS You’re here to understand common communication problems in relationships. This may also apply to other social relationships, like friends or family members. These common problems may be present Read More
ANXIETY WARNING SIGNS AND TREATMENT You’re not alone if you’ve been more stressed than usual. We’re living in scary times, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and worried. Life is challenging, and Read More
WHEN TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL HELP FOR ANXIETY Anxiety can be a blanket term used to describe everyday worries or the nerves associated with specific events, such as public speaking. It’s something Read More
ANXIETY SHOWS UP AT YOUR SOCIAL GATHERING You walk into the room, take one look around, and start to sweat. So many faces. Some are familiar, most not. Your chest tightens, Read More
SURVIVING ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION Ah, college—the “best years of your life.” But what happens when those years aren’t as picture-perfect as you’d hoped? Balancing coursework, a social life, and possibly a Read More
REASONS YOU SHOULD SEEK SUPPORT FOR MENTAL HEALTH Talking to a stranger for 50 minutes about the most intimate details of your life is no picnic. Sharing your pain, your struggle, Read More
WHAT TYPES OF THERAPY ARE USEFUL FOR DEPRESSION? Your alarm is going off. You’ve hit snooze twice already, but the thought of getting out of bed and facing the day makes Read More
DEPRESSION: HOW TO SEEK HELP WITH DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS We all know what it feels like to be sad. Sadness is an essential human emotion, and although not particularly pleasant, it’s one Read More