Category: Therapy

Storm Stress vs. Storm Anxiety vs. Storm Trauma: Understanding the Emotional Impact of Severe Weather

We recently presented to the Junior League of Nashville on the topic of “Managing Storm Anxiety.” Joined by Andrew Leeper from Nashville Severe Weather (we are huge fans so it was a thrill), we shared information about the different ways that people respond to severe weather and ways to manage it.  Storms can evoke powerful […]

Rejection Sensitivity: Why Criticism Can Feel So Intense and How Therapy Can Help

Most people feel hurt when they experience criticism or rejection. That response is human and expected. After all, we are wired to care about connection and belonging. Yet, for some people, the emotional impact of rejection feels even more intense. For example, a small piece of feedback, a delayed response, or a subtle shift in […]

10 Ways To Support Your Mental Health After The Ice Storm

Middle Tennessee has just been through an unusual and stressful experience. Snow, ice, sleet, and extended temperatures below freezing have led to major disruptions for so many in Middle Tennessee. At the writing of this blog, there are still 107,277 customers without power (including this very author).   Many people dealt with fallen trees, damaged power […]

Q & A with Natalie Cox

Hi Natalie! We are so happy to sit down with you. Thank you so much. I’m happy to chat.   First of all, what drew you to living in Nashville and what do you like most about it?  I love Nashville. Even as it is growing, I feel like it is possible to have a close-knit […]

Signs You May Be Experiencing High Functioning Anxiety

While it is true that high functioning anxiety is not technically a clinical diagnosis, it is a term many people resonate with deeply. It describes an experience where anxiety is present beneath the surface, while a person appears outwardly capable, productive, and successful. Those of us with high functioning anxiety often meet expectations, show up […]

The Healing Power of Being Seen: What Neuroscience Reveals About Group Therapy

To many, group therapy is not as widely known and well understood as individual therapy. Yet, a growing body of psychological and neuroscientific research suggests that group therapy offers something uniquely powerful. Group is a distinct therapeutic experience that can deepen insight, strengthen emotional resilience, and transform how we experience relationships.  As humans, we are […]