Parenting is a rewarding, although sometimes a painful learning experience. If your child suffers from anxiety, the process can be more complex. Seeing them struggle with overthinking, fear, or distress can be exhausting and even heartbreaking. You might not...

As a mental health therapist, I understand the importance of showing holiday gratitude and joy. This can be even more impactful at this time of the year. It serves as an antidote to the often hectic and commercial aspects...

Back To School Time is Here! It's back to school time and as a parent or guardian, you want this time to be fun and your child to look forward to it. The transition back to school can be...

How To Stay Resilient How are entrepreneurship and mental health connected? This question may never have crossed your mind. If you run your own business or are thinking about running one, it’s an important question to consider. The truth...

Many people feel nervous and uptight around others. First - let’s get this out of the way. It’s normal. There we said it. Now that we have acknowledged that social anxiety should be normalized, we can move on. For...

Social anxiety disorder, sometimes referred to as SAD, affects millions of people all over the world.  According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “SAD affects 15 million adults or 7.1% of the U.S. population.” Believe it or...

What is gender identity? What is gender dysphoria? How about gender questioning? If you have ever asked any of these questions or something similar, this post is for you. Below, we’ll explore the considerations in navigating gender identity. Keep...

Is there life after anxiety? Yes! You are more than your bad thoughts. In this post, we'll provide tips to help you move forward despite your anxiety. Coping with anxiety can feel like an impossible task. This is even...

Fear and phobia are words that people sometimes use interchangeably. There are differences. For example, you can be fearful without having a phobia. Let's look at the differences between the two and what distinguishes them. Fear vs. Phobia -...

While it’s something parents likely don’t want to talk about, mental illness does impact children of every age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as one in six children under the age of eight...