There are some common things that I hear from clients in the therapy room that tend to contribute to the perpetuation of anxiety and depression, and I want to provide a little relief to those of you who struggle with anxiety or depressive symptoms, whether you are in therapy or not. Language is very important […]
Anxiety can be overwhelming and difficult to manage. However, there are simple and effective strategies that can help you manage your anxiety. According to the American Psychological Association, “anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” While anxiety is normal, many individuals experience excessive amounts […]
Offering support and guidance to adolescents who appear to be suffering from depression can be challenging for parents. In many life circumstances, children rely on parents for the transfer of knowledge, but knowledge about managing emotions and mental health issues can be a different animal. Many parents do not know where to begin. How Many […]
The short answer about whether adult-onset ADHD is a real phenomenon, like many matters of the brain, is “yes and no.” Although ADHD diagnosis has evolved over the past 50 years, psychologists have long understood ADHD to be a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning that it begins in childhood. The current criteria specify that there must be […]
Hundreds, if not thousands, of different therapies exist today. Several types of therapy fall into the category of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is one of the most recognized psychotherapy approaches around due to the abundance of research showing its effectiveness in treating a variety of concerns. So what is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy exactly? Traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, […]