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...

How Do I Help My Child Achieve Better Mental Health? Supporting the decision to seek mental health counseling for your child or teen is a key element in making this a positive step. In our world today, it's hard...

Is My Child's Anger "Normal"? As a parent, you may wonder if your child’s anger is “normal” or if you are dealing with excessive anger issues. Young children have not learned how to use communication tools. A child doesn't...

Do You Feel The Chains of Codependency In Your Life? Codependency is a complex relationship dynamic. It can present itself as one person sacrificing their needs for others. When this happens, it can be the beginning of unhealthy patterns...

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...

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 -...