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College Move-In Anxiety: A Guide for Students and Parents
For many freshmen in college and their parents, this August or September will be a similar experience of excitement, overwhelm and anxiety - all at the same time.
CBT Techniques for Managing Chronic Pain in Summer Heat
Many illnesses like chronic pain, migraines, back pain, and fibromyalgia are all intensified in the heat and summer can become a dreaded season instead of a time of fun and relaxation
Tinnitus and Mental Health: How CBT Can Help You Cope With Ringing in the Ears
Tinnitus is often accompanied by emotional reactions such as irritability, anxiety, loss of sleep and difficulty concentrating.
Pride Month and Mental Health: The Importance of Support and Acceptance
Affirming therapy provides a safe place for LGBTQIA+ individuals to experience understanding, respect and emotional safety while exploring a sense of self and managing the unique stressors facing them.
6 Simple Steps from CBT to Boost Your Mental Health
Spring is a perfect time to build awareness around mental health and implement fresh routines that encourage mental well being.
Understanding OCD: Common Subtypes and How ERP Therapy Can Help
The most common image people have of someone with OCD is a neat freak or type A person - but there are many common themes in which OCD presents itself…
Mental Health and Earth Day: The Benefits of Nature for Anxiety
This Earth Day, we are highlighting the important connection between nature and mental health.
Counseling Awareness Month: Common Myths About Therapy
While therapy used to be a taboo topic like politics or finances, mental health support has become increasingly more mainstream thanks to growing awareness of the benefits of therapy and normalization due to social media. However there are still common misconceptions of what actually happens in a therapy session, who should utilize therapy or how much it costs.
Daylight Saving Time & Sleep: A CBT Approach to Resetting Your Routine
Spring time is fast approaching and it begins with Daylight Savings, a time to set the clocks back so sunlight can be enjoyed later in the day and after work and school hours can be better utilized.
Managing Social Anxiety as Activities Pick Up This Spring
While for some spring is a long awaited invitation to socialize, for others the nerves, worries and anxiety set in as the weather gets warmer.
American Heart Month and the Mind/Body Connection
Mental health has a direct correlation to our physical body and vice versa - American Heart Month is a great reminder of that.
Navigating Loneliness Around Valentine’s Day
Just when we think the holiday season is over, Valentine’s Day comes around and points the spotlight on our romantic relationships (or lack thereof).
Tips for Succeeding at Dry January from a Therapist
One way you can reset your physical and mental health is by reducing alcohol intake.
How to Decrease or Stop Using Social Media
Research shows that social media can have negative effects on mental health, sleep, self-esteem and life satisfaction.
ADHD Awareness
October is National ADHD Awareness Month. ADHD stands for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, meaning it affects how the brain develops.
Postpartum OCD
Postpartum OCD is a mental health condition that can develop after childbirth and involves experiencing consistent intrusive thoughts/obsessions and compulsions related to the baby that impact functioning.
Suicide Prevention and Awareness
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States.
Journaling for Mental Health
Writing down your thoughts and feelings can benefit your mood and mental health.
Coping with Back to School
Transitioning from the end of summer to going back to school can be a difficult time with students and parents.
CBT for Brain Injury
CBT teaches practical coping skills for managing emotions, improving effective communication, and problem-solving which can be areas of concern for people with TBI.