Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
ADHD can cause executive dysfunction. Read this blog to learn more about ADHD and how to improve your executive functioning.
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Do you think narcissism is a bad quality? Watch this video blog to learn the benefits of healthy narcissism and self-focus.
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Music has many benefits beyond being entertaining. Read more to learn how you can use music in therapy to improve your mental health!
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Read this blog to learn how your surroundings impact your wellbeing is an important factor in improving your quality of life.
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Uncover the impact of eating disorders on mental and physical health. Explore the nuances of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
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You never know what someone is going through and what is behind their smile. Read this blog to learn the signs of high functioning depression.
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Are you going through or preparing for a breakup? Read this blog to learn how to break up well and cope with the loss.
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Do you have a fear of public speaking? Read this blog to learn public speaking tips and overcome this fear.
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This video blog explores why we need to give less advice. It teaches us the power of listening and how to be an active listener.
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Have you experienced loss and the painful experience of grief? This blog helps us understand grief, why we experience it, and how to cope.
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Postpartum depression is frequently misunderstood or stigmatized. This blog explores the signs of PPD and how to approach treatment.
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Are you having a difficult time with your body image this summer? This blog shows us how to let go of expectations and improve our body image.
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Do you ever feel confused by your emotions? This video blog gives us the basics of emotions and answers the question, "What are emotions?"
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Have you experienced trauma and struggled to heal? This blog explores how trauma changes the brain to reduce stigma and encourage healing.
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Do you struggle with social anxiety? Read this blog to learn tips for improving social anxiety through wellness practices.
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While enjoying dinner with a friend one evening, he shared a story with me that sounded all too familiar. My friend had met someone last month and it felt like one of those cliché movie moments. He, while at a birthday party, was instantly drawn to a
Bipolar condition is part of a classification of mood disorders and has a broad range of expression, which is defined as a “continuum” or “spectrum”. Millions of people in the country struggle with this genetic condition. This particular mood disorder is characterized by mood swings
The Difference Between Insight and Awareness [Transcript] We need both insight and awareness for our emotional and relational well-being. It is important to understand how awareness is different from insight. Let’s start with insight. Insight Insight is an understanding and explanation of our current behaviors, thoughts, feelings,
Miscommunications can happen when we lack awareness of how we use language. The responsibility we take for the words we choose in our communication with others can directly affect how in control we feel in our lives. When we are mindful of the words we
When times are tough, it can be hard to treat ourselves with the generosity and kindness of a best friend. Instead, we can find ourselves flooded with negative thoughts and feelings that won’t go away. Similar to the idea of self-love, treating yourself as a
The Difference Between External and Internal Validation [Transcript] What is validation? Validation is the confirmation or affirmation that someone’s feelings are valid or worthwhile. There are two types of validation: external and internal validation. External Validation This type of validation comes from others validating your individual
I would like to start out with a story; one particularly warm spring day I was walking into a luxury high-rise building, where my therapist’s office was located. I was coming from work so I was dressed in business casual attire. I went up to the
Even if you love your therapist, they are human after all. Chances are you’ve had the experience of expressing something to your therapist and finding that their response feels a little off. Their response might have rubbed you the wrong way and even offended you.
Understanding the Difference Between Wants and Needs in a Relationship [Transcript] I want to share with you the difference between relationship wants and needs in a relationship. So lets discuss the difference: Relationship Wants Relationship Wants. We all have them. We should have them.
Five Dating Red Flags [Transcript] Hindsight is 20/20. It is easy to identify problems in a relationship after break-up. You might ask yourself, ‘how did I not see that coming?’ So with that in mind, I’ve gathered five top dating red flags that might help you
When struggling with alcohol or substance abuse, all aspects of your life are impacted. You may lose confidence and become self-critical. You may tend to isolate yourself from others and find companionship in alcohol and drugs. The substance addiction can preoccupy you to the point
Often when people express feelings or thoughts of being unattractive, unloved or unworthy, they are struggling with the inability to practice self-love. If we unpack those feelings, what will we discover? Most times we find that those feelings are manifestations of internalized feelings, thoughts and
How to be an Activist Without Losing Your Mind [Transcript] No matter what your political beliefs are, it can be easy in today’s climate to feel confused or overwhelmed. Today we are going to talk about three easy tips that you can follow in order
There are numerous benefits of slowing down your mind. When we slow down we feel more grounded and regain a sense of control in stressful situations. One way to slow down under pressure is to take a few moments and intentionally slow down our breathing.
In one of the most touching moments of André Aciman’s novel (and Luca Gaudanigno’s achingly beautiful film) Call Me By Your Name, Professor Perlman advises his heartbroken son Elio: “if there is pain, nurse it, and if there is a flame, don’t snuff it out,
