Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!
For BIPOC women, the expectation to always be the “strong one” creates an invisible burden that deeply affects BIPOC women's mental health.
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Do you ever feel like a fraud? This blog explores how imposter syndrome hits different for women of color, and how to reclaim confidence.
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Do you struggle with health anxiety? Read this blog to learn what health anxiety is and how to manage it with mindfulness.
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ADHD is everywhere in the media, but we are still getting it wrong in how ADHD shows up in women. Watch this video blog to learn more.
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Have you found yourself turning to chatGPT for therapy? This blog explored why AI therapy is tempting, but it can't replace a real therapist.
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Worried about being an overprotective parent? Read this blog to learn how to keep your kids safe without being a helicopter parent.
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Do you struggle with perfectionism? This blog teaches us how to stop people pleasing and why honoring our needs improves relationships.
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Racial trauma is not just a present-day issue. This blog teaches us how the historical roots of slavery have led to systemic racism.
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Are you experiencing a loss and struggling to find joy this holiday season? Read this blog to learn about grief during the holidays.
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Do the holidays make you more stressed than merry? Read this blog to learn holiday budgeting tips to reduce your financial stress.
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This video blog explores the long-term effects of race-based trauma on body image and how we can begin to heal.
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Physical touch in relationships does not always have to be sexual. Learn how nonsexual touch can strengthen your relationship.
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Did you know there is a connection between food and your mood? Read this blog to learn about how healthy eating can improve mental health.
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This video blog examines how holding onto guilt and shame after hurting someone you love can widen the gap between you.
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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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Entering psychotherapy (especially if it is a new experience) is similar to attempting a new recipe you never tried before. It can be intimidating, and you might feel uncertain or anxious about how things will turn out. Will you achieve your goals? Will the end
Becoming an Engaged Listener Becoming an engaged listener may come naturally for you. If it doesn’t, try the following steps, and with practice, you may feel more satisfied in your relationships and more connected. Being an engaged listener can help deepen existing relationships and help
Along with more positive attitudes toward sex and sexual exploration in our culture, relationships seem to be “opening up” at a more rapid pace than ever before. The concept of an open relationship may seem both exciting and intimidating at the same time. But they
How to Decrease Anxiety with Somatic Experiencing (Transcript) Somatic experiencing is a form of therapy that is a mindful skill set in tracking sensations in the body. The way to do that, accompanied by mindful breath work, is to initially get yourself grounded in a
What is Trauma? [Transcript] What is trauma? Trauma is both a psychological and physiological experience. It occurs as a result of a severely distressing event, or a series of such events, that exceed a person’s normal capacity to cope. Trauma comes with a shock to
Good sex is a multi-sensory experience that brings connection, closeness, pleasure and intimacy between two or more consenting people. When you think about sex, the physical act is usually what comes to mind. Sex that is portrayed in movies, on television or in porn suggests
Do I have an Eating Disorder? 5 Questions to Ask [Transcript] Have ever found yourself asking the question: Do I have an eating disorder? The first thing you should know is that an eating disorder is a very specific and significant thing that impacts your
Understanding how to use feelings as a guide may be the key to unlocking a more fulfilling life. It sounds like a simple task: to notice what you are feeling, use that information to identify your needs, and take an action toward getting your needs
The difference between Mindfulness and Meditation can be confusing. Both practices focus on cultivating “presence” and on enhancing our attention and awareness, but there are some differences. The practice of meditation usually involves formalized techniques which focus on the person’s “felt sense” of what is
Is “love at first sight” a contradiction in terms? Can you really love someone you’ve only known for a few months? According to psychologist Dorothy Tennov, feelings of infatuation are far too often confused with genuine love. We are a culture obsessed with the thrill
How do you know if your relationship has become unhealthy? I often see couples stay in unhealthy relationships out of the fear of being alone. Others normalize their rocky romances; they convince themselves that their relationship, while tumultuous at times, is just like everyone else’s.
Five Building Blocks of Mind-Body Wellness [Transcript] Here are five building blocks of mind-body wellness: Exercise Exercise releases feel-good chemicals in our brains. It also boosts memory and overall brain function. People who lead an active lifestyle are even at lower risk of cognitive decline
Depression affects the way we feel, think, and behave. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a form of depression listed in the DSM-V, which is the manual that mental health professionals use to understand and diagnose mental illnesses. According to the DSM-V, in order to be
So you’re feeling like you need couples therapy. Maybe you’re wishing for a better connection with your partner or just feel stuck in the same negative patterns. No matter what your reasons, you should think through a few things when starting couples counseling. Here are
The Difference Between Guilt and Shame [Transcript] In this blog, we will discuss the differences between guilt and shame. You may ask yourself why this distinction is important and it is, because knowing the difference can help you to manage the feelings that come up
