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 […]
I saw this anonymous quote somewhere on social media, “I’ve got 99 problems and 86 of them are completely made-up scenarios in my head that I’m stressing about for absolutely no logical reason”, and not only did it make me giggle, but it made me realize that many of us are realllly good at jumping […]
Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a medical condition in which many women have strong feelings of sadness, anxiety, and tiredness for a significant period of time after giving birth. PPD affects 1 in 7 women or about 15 percent of the population. This condition is not the same as the “baby blues.” Moms that are experiencing […]
If you’ve been wrestling with severe anxiety symptoms for any length of time, then you know firsthand how difficult these experiences can make everyday living. Whether it’s restlessness or increased irritability, you may be at the point where you’re looking for some help in managing your anxiety. In your search for a licensed professional to […]
This is a wonderful question. When I hear this, I understand it from two different lenses. First, many people often mistake the absence of arguments, or fighting, as a “healthy marriage.” That may not always be the case, though. Second, therapy can assist couples in all stages of health, not just the worst of the […]
What is EMDR Therapy? EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a form of therapy used by trained or certified clinicians by using bilateral stimulation (usually eye movements or rhythmic tapping) while focusing on a traumatic memory. By doing so, the intensity and emotional connections associated with a traumatic memory are reduced. EMDR was […]