Preparing for therapy and your first session can be a bit nerve-racking. Firstly, congratulations! Scheduling a therapy session can be a challenging yet momentous first step in your path to [...]
It seems like so-called “bad” habits are the easiest ones to keep, right? If only it was as easy to do laundry as it was to watch Netflix all night, or splurge on an expensive purchase! Healthy [...]
Another day, another day in the life of COVID-19. After over a year of adjusting to the new norm, you may feel burnt out, exhausted, or just plain over it. If you feel any of these, know that it [...]
In some ways, you may think that COVID-19 was “easier” for those who feel anxious in social situations. For some people, that’s true. For many people with social anxiety, lockdown and isolation [...]
Therapist self-care is a topic that is widely discussed and always noted as something that’s important for your wellbeing, but not something many engage in as much as they should. While most [...]
Throughout the last year, there has been a staggering rise in depression, anxiety, and suicide — particularly in young people and exacerbated by Covid-19. Though the stigma surrounding mental [...]
Sadness and grief are emotions we all have. We all feel those feelings from time to time, but they usually go away within a few days. Depression, however, is something more. Something I have [...]
Every year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. As we continue to see cases of anxiety, depression and self-harm rise at staggering rates, it’s important to [...]
Just as our houses need a good spring cleaning, so do our minds. It’s always beneficial to let go of the things that no longer serve you – physically, mentally, and emotionally. This is a [...]
Finding the motivation to make a change is one thing; staying motivated to realize a change is another story. Is motivation impossible? Definitely not. You just have to find a process that works [...]
Have you ever noticed that some people prefer to text rather than talk on the phone? Some people may avoid making calls as much as possible and develop phone anxiety when having to make a call. [...]
Everyone thinks it, but no one likes to admit it. That feeling you get when someone wrongs you or a loved one – it’s the instinctive desire to get even and seek revenge. Revenge, although not the [...]
