Therapy can be an investment in your health. Clients considering therapy may have many questions they hope can be answered before they commit to a session. Understanding the therapeutic process can hopefully provide the assurance you need to take that first step and schedule an intake appointment with one of our licensed professionals. Question 1: […]
While many people get nervous when they meet new people or have to give a presentation, social anxiety can be a different beast altogether. Those who struggle with social anxiety feel nervous in social settings and have debilitating panic in response to both small and large social interactions. These individuals can feel so uncomfortable that […]
Today, counseling and therapy are mostly synonymous. There is basically no difference between these two terms, as both are interchangeable in the mental health field. The same goes for the profession – counselor or therapist – they are one in the same. This profession refers to trained specialists in the field of mental health that […]
Often when we talk about boundaries, we rarely speak about boundaries at work. Gettysburg College found about one-third of our life is spent at work. Many individuals describe work as “…emotionally, mentally, or physically exhaust[ing].” Leading boundary expert and therapist, Nedra Glover Tawab, writes, “Feeling taken advantage of, frustrated, irritated, annoyed, and bitter results from […]
Gaslighting is the term that has taken over social media and search engines by storm. In fact, gaslighting has recently been named Merriam-Webster’s “Word of the Year” for 2022. The term originated from the 1944 film, Gaslight. For those of you who may not have seen it, the moviedetailed a husband’s attempt to drive his […]
If you’ve noticed personality shifts in your child you may have already started to question whether or not they would benefit from psychotherapy. There are multiple reasons why your child might experience a change in personality. Sometimes, the manifestation of these shifts are precipitated as a direct result of a traumatic experience. Other times, however, […]
Stress is a normal part of everyday living and can come in many forms. Even if you can’t always control the situations around you, you can control how you react to those circumstances. When stress becomes too much or becomes chronic, it might interfere with your physical and/or mental health. It is essential to have […]
“When it rains, it pours” – Proverb Boy, oh boy, is there a quote that is more appropriate for life? Seriously. How many times have you noticed that when one “bad” or “inconvenient” thing happens, it is more than likely to be followed by events that are just as “bad” or “inconvenient” – if not […]
People often think that once you’re in a serious, committed relationship or married, date nights become less important. But, in reality dates are essential for all relationships. As the relationship settles into a place of comfort and security, date nights become less and less of a priority. Life gets busy. Work takes up most of […]
It can be nerve-wracking to anticipate what a relationship therapist will cover during that first session. Will we immediately dive into the issues in our relationship? Could I meet with the relationship therapist individually, or will we both have to attend all sessions? The anxiety of the unknown can be overwhelming. If you’re curious about […]
