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Read our therapists’ latest thoughts on a variety of mental health topics including blogs on anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and more!

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3 Ways the Erotic Blueprint Will Improve Your Sex Life

Do you want to better understand your sexuality? This blog explores how to use the erotic blueprint to increase pleasure and satisfaction.

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coping with ambiguous loss

When Loss Lingers: How to Recognize Ambiguous Loss [Video]

Have you experienced a loss without closure? Watch this video blog to learn how to navigate ambiguous loss and find ways to heal.

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How Will I Know if Therapy is Working For Me? [Video]

Are you feeling stuck in your therapy? Watch this video blog to identify if your therapy is working and what to do if it's not!

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Thriving in Polyamorous Relationships: What You Really Need to Know

Are you interested in polyamory but don't know where to start? This blog explores how to be successful in your polyamorous relationship.

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power exchange relationship

Power Exchange in Relationships: A Crash Course

Do you have fantasies about sexual submission or dominance? Read this blog to learn more about power exchange relationships.

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Forget Resolutions: Choose a Word for the Year Instead!

Tired of making New Years resolutions that are impossible to follow through with? Try a new approach - choose a word for the year!

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parental burnout

Understanding Parental Burnout: Effective Coping Strategies

Does parenting take a physical and mental toll on you? Read this blog to learn how to navigate parental burnout!

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overcoming phobias

From Fear to Freedom: How to Overcome Phobias

Do you struggle with intense fear or phobias? This blog provides strategies and treatment options for overcoming phobias.

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Is Porn Healthy For Your Relationship? [Video]

Do you watch porn while in a relationship? Watch this video blog to learn if watching porn is healthy for your relationship.

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How to Enjoy Being Alone During the Holidays

Are you spending this holiday season alone? Read this blog to learn how to make the most of this holiday season and cherish you alone time!

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How to Navigate Family Stress During the Holidays

Does your family experience high conflict? Read this blog to explore how to navigate family tension during the holidays.

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How to Help Someone With Trauma

Do you have a loved one with trauma? Read this blog to learn the impact of trauma and how to help someone with trauma.

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5 Tips for Trauma-Informed Intuitive Eating

Have you struggled with intuitive eating? This blog explores how trauma can impact intuitive eating and gives us tools for healing.

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5 Tips for Executive Functioning with ADHD

ADHD can cause executive dysfunction. Read this blog to learn more about ADHD and how to improve your executive functioning.

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Healthy Narcissism: Why Self-Focus Can Be Good for You [Video]

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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Healing Money Wounds: Nurturing Financial Wellness

Money, an essential aspect of our lives, often carries more emotional weight than we realize. Our experiences and beliefs about money can be deeply ingrained, influencing our behaviors, relationships, and overall well-being. When these experiences are negative or traumatic, they can lead to what is

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Embracing Sex Without Shame

Sex. The word itself can generate any number of responses within us when our eyes glance upon it. Take a moment to notice what comes up for you. Every human being has their own unique sexual desires and ways they express them. This blog explores

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Embracing Wellness Through Nature-Based Practices

Many children enjoy being in nature. They enjoy chasing after the birds, running on the grass, or climbing rocks. It appears as though children are on cloud nine when they are outdoors. Why is that? Nature contains many healing elements that can ground us and

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Women of diverse ages and races

BIPOC Strategies to Heal From Intergenerational Trauma

Intergenerational trauma and the lasting effects of systemic oppression affect many people; and BIPOC (black, indigenous, and people of color) are disproportionately affected due to a long history of inequity throughout the world. Intergenerational trauma is psychological damage (such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD) caused

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Helping Loved Ones with Depression

In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the emotional well-being of those around us. But when a friend is struggling with depression, being a compassionate ally can make all the difference. One in fifteen people are likely to experience depression in a given year,

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