Are you often taking care of others? Do you have children who need lots of support? Do your parents or other family members lean on you for help? Are you the person that your friends turn to when they are in crisis? Are you a professional caregiver, such as a nurse or a counselor? Whatever […]
Have you ever heard someone say, “the gym is my therapy”? It makes sense to connect physical exercise to mental health. Working out is a very simple, quick, and effective way to feel better. In fact, regular exercise is something we frequently recommend to our clients. The Benefits of Regular Physical & Emotional Exercise Exercise […]
We see it every day. A client is coming in to manage their anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, OCD, or other issues. They start to share their life-long challenges. This may include thoughts of failure, inadequacy and unworthiness, and feelings of shame. We then uncover a deep struggle with perfectionism, often beginning in childhood. Striving for […]
Friendship has so many wonderful benefits. People who have a fulfilling social life tend to live longer. Connection is an important part of being human. Feeling connected can make us calmer, happier, more confident and more satisfied. However, healthy relationships require reciprocity, and when the emotional burden is one-sided, friendships can be taxed. This is […]
Many people go through life and don’t stop to observe what they are thinking and feeling until problems become so big that they interfere with day-to-day functioning and it is therefore necessary to think about. We see a wide variety of clients with different presenting issues. While no situation is exactly the same, I like to […]
The first chill in the air marks the best time of year… for some people. Donned in their comfy sweaters, fuzzy scarves, and fluffy socks, they are ready to go out and enjoy all the cozy activities that the drop in temperature brings. For others, the frigid breeze signals less joyous feelings, such as sadness, […]