There are plenty of situations just like this that can make kids feel nervous and uncomfortable. Anxiety to a certain degree is normal for children. It’s okay for them to have fears that come and go throughout their life.

Passive aggression is a way of expressing negative feelings like anger and annoyance, indirectly instead of directly. Sometimes these behaviors are hard to identify, but they can sabotage personal and professional relationships.

It’s human nature to experience emotions. We are created to feel a range of emotions, some comfortable and others uncomfortable. Emotions shape who we are and are essential to our survival.

Regardless of what happens in our life, we always have the power to choose our attitude. And believe it or not, our brains are trained to develop thinking patterns. However, sometimes these patterns can be distorted or exaggerated, making things seem more negative than they actually are.

Whether you allow it, restrict it or try to avoid it, social media is part of our society and your teenagers are most likely using it.

Social media is sometimes used to combat loneliness, but research suggests it might actually do the opposite.

In this blog post, we want to examine more about the impact of social media and how it affects self-esteem, particularly in teenagers…

The American Psychological Association (APA) defines body image as “the mental picture one forms of one’s body as a whole, including its physical characteristics and one’s attitudes toward these characteristics.”

Today we want to discuss how body image, self-esteem, and mental health are all related!

It’s easy for families to fall into destructive patterns that can have damaging lifelong consequences. Today we want to help identify patterns of a dysfunctional family and provide ways you can manage the dynamics and heal from past experiences within one.

Toxic family dynamics can have lasting effects on your adult life. But recognizing them and addressing them can be liberating (even if you can’t fix them)!

Today we want to talk about several reasons why teenagers can benefit from therapy and what parents should know about teen counseling. 

No matter how great of a parent you are, at some point, it is going to feel like your child is shutting you out. But don’t worry, this is normal.

Having friends and other social connections can positively impact your mental health and wellbeing. And on the flip side, being lonely and isolated can affect your mental health.

Learn about the 4 main types of grief and how therapy can help those in need.

We all have some anxiety, but it becomes a disorder when that excessive fear and worry continues beyond one event and starts interfering with daily activities and sleep. Let's focus this month on helping others fall asleep when feeling anxious.

Spring is the time of year when the world blooms. It’s a time of year when you can think about starting fresh& revamping what’s not working for you. If you struggle with depression, use the time this spring to breathe in new life to your routine.

Let us help you! Read our latest blog to learn 5 ways to improve your mental health this spring!

If you cannot afford therapy or are looking to pay for it out of your own pocket, here are 5 tips to help you get the help that you need!

Click here to learn how to make therapy affordable without insurance.

Realizing you need therapy is a huge step, and starting it will likely be a huge milestone in your life. What is confusing sometimes is how to pay for it. Using insurance seems like the logical ideal, but it’s not always the best. Here are 7 reasons why paying for therapy with insurance is not a good idea.

If therapy was fun and easy, everyone would do it. But unfortunately, effective therapy means facing things that make us uncomfortable at times. Therapy may not be easy, at times it will be difficult, but I will be with you every step of the way. Learn more about why it is important to stick with therapy here.

January is the time of year we all set goals, typically related to work, finances, and/or physical health. It is important to make mental health goals because our mental health often influences how we are able to achieve our work, finance, and physical health goals. Learn how to set realistic mental health goals for 2022 here.

Holidays can be a great time to bond and spend time with loved ones, but sometimes certain family members (or people) can dampen the mood. Don't let arrogant people disturb your holiday this year! Visit our latest blog to learn how to deal with arrogant family members during the holidays!

This holiday season I want to help make you feel less guilt and emptiness, and more love, acceptance, and self-confidence. Find out more about my 4 ways to avoid feeling guilty this Christmas!