Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
This video blog explores how harboring guilt and shame when you hurt someone you love can harm your relationship.
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Have you ever wondered the impact marijuana has on your mental health? Read this blog to explore the benefits and consequences of marijuana.
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Do you ever find yourself asking, "Do I have ADHD?" Read this blog to learn about the signs of ADHD and what to do if you think you have it.
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This video blog explored how emotional neglect in childhood impacts adult mental health and how we can move toward healing.
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Bisexuality is a commonly misunderstood sexuality. This blog explores the misconceptions about bisexuality and its stigma.
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Curious about kink but feel like you’re the only one? Discover how to find supportive, like-minded people and build your kink community.
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Do you find yourself getting easily distracted? This blog teaches us strategies for how to focus and improve concentration.
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Have you received a mental health diagnosis and wondered what it means? This blog explains how the DSM-5 defines mental health disorders.
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Curious about what is AEDP therapy? Learn how Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy helps people have deeper emotional connections.
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Do you fear getting older? This blog shares how we can age well and gracefully in a way that increases our self-worth.
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Do you ever wonder if your sexual behaviors are healthy? This video blog will help you answer the question, "Am I a sex addict?"
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While media has expanded queer representation, this blog explores how it still falls short in showing the Black queer experience.
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Does ADHD make it harder to navigate your life? This blog teaches us about why we experience ADHD symptoms and what we can do to live well.
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Have you experienced long-term consequences of trauma? This blog helps us in understanding trauma and teaches us about PTSD and CPTSD.
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The change triangle is a way to understand and process our emotional health. This video teaches us how to use it to improve mental health.
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Polyamory and open relationship structures have gained significantly more attention in the past few years. More and more couples are interested in having an open relationship and challenging society’s expectations of seemingly traditional couples. However, navigating open relationships can also be challenging at times. Opening
What Are Some of the Most Common Symptoms of Depression and How Do We Manage Them? [Transcript] In this video, I would like to explore the common symptoms of depression and how we can manage them. I will break down the three most common symptoms
It can be hard to choose a therapist. When perusing profile after profile online, peppered with different psycho-babble that might not ring a bell, you may not know which therapist is right for you. Wouldn’t it be nice if these profiles came with a key
For many of us, being kind to other people comes naturally. Being kind to ourselves, however, is a different story. I often hear clients tell me about how compassionate, and supportive they are to their loved ones. I also often notice how these same people
The holidays feel different this year. In the face of a continued global health crisis, many are struggling with grief, loss of income, and disconnection from those they love. While it’s important to acknowledge the difficulty of this year, it’s also valuable to recognize the
The holidays have a way of creating an intense buildup of anticipation and then leaving us with a profound sense of disappointment and stress. Of course, this is not always the case and it may not be everyone’s experience. But for those of you reading
The holidays often bring up emotions ranging from joy and excitement to depression and loneliness. This happens any year, but 2020 has been particularly rough for many people. Even the cheeriest of people may be finding it difficult to get in the holiday spirit. Between
Ask a Therapist: How to Manage the Holiday Season During a Pandemic [Summary] The holidays are going to be a bit different this year, and we want to support you! In this Q&A, you’ll hear from our therapists about how to cope through handling stress
How to Celebrate the Holidays Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic [Transcript] As we enter into the holiday season, we must be mindful of our safety and the safety of others. In order to be mindful of this, we have to think about the things
Being in a relationship with someone who has a trauma history can be uniquely challenging at times. In many cases, individuals who experience trauma may behave in ways that are hard for their partner to understand. For instance, they may escalate quickly to anger, express
Body Image and Mental Health [Transcript] We all have different definitions of what body image is. In this blog, I will break body image and mental health down into three parts: Affective: This is the way that you feel about your body. We all
All members of the LGBTQ+ community have experienced some form of oppression, either directly or indirectly, related to their sexuality. The messages we in the community receive from society, family, religion, etc. about being “different,” “wrong,” “bad,” or “sinful” can have negative impacts on our
Since COVID-19 has forced people to stay inside as much as possible, most therapists and their clients have been meeting virtually. While this did require some adjusting, many people are surprised by how happy they are with virtual therapy, or teletherapy. There are certainly advantages
Have you ever wondered if joining a therapy group might be helpful? In this video blog, psychotherapists Weston Clay and Ashley Mead explore the various benefits of group therapy so that you can make an informed decision about whether it may be right for you!
In late May, the police killing of George Floyd erupted into a surge of national protests. Though media coverage has waned, the effects of this traumatic incident and the events that followed are still lingering for many. Racial trauma has been experienced by people of
