Our Mental Health & Wellness Blog

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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!

holistic healing practices

What Is Holistic Healing? Exploring Spiritual Energy Practices Beyond Western Medicine

Are you curious about holistic healing practices? Read this blog to learn how smudging, crystals, and reiki can help your spiritual energy.

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experiencing social anxiety

How to Manage Social Anxiety Part 1 [Video]

Do you struggle with social anxiety? Watch the first part in a three-part video series on how to manage social anxiety.

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How to Manage Social Anxiety Part 2 [Video]

Do you struggle with social anxiety? Watch the second part in a three-part video series on how to manage social anxiety.

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Unlocking Emotional Intimacy: How Therapy Can Transform Your Sex Life

Are you struggling with intimacy? This blog explores how therapy can unlock your emotional intimacy which will improve your sex life.

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Black woman's mental health

BIPOC Women’s Mental Health and the Cost of Being ‘The Strong One’

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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woman of color with imposter syndrome

Imposter Syndrome in Women of Color: How to Stop Feeling Like a Fraud

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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woman with health anxiety

What Is Health Anxiety? How to Recognize and Manage It

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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Women struggling with ADHD

Little-Known Facts About ADHD in Women & Why They Matter [Video]

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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Mental Health Care Deserves More Than AI Therapy

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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Helicopter Parenting: 5 Ways to Not Be an Overprotective Parent

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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overcoming people-pleasing

How to Stop People-Pleasing and Perfectionism from Controlling Your Life

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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From Slavery to Systemic Racism: How Racial Trauma Impacts Black Mental Health

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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girl grieving during the holidays

Grief During the Holidays: How to Navigate Grief in a Season of Joy

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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holiday shopping

Holiday Budgeting Tips: How to Enjoy the Season Without the Financial Stress

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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race-based trauma and body image

5 Ways to Heal Body Image From Race-Based Trauma [Video]

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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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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woman opening arms wide in nature

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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Supporting hand for a loved one with depression

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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Lesbian couple receiving couples counseling to work on their relationship.

When is it Time for Couples Counseling?

Couples grow over time, changing their relationship dynamics. This can create tension within a connection that once served as a sanctuary. When these relationship dynamics change, it’s important to come together as a couple to reconnect and commit to adapting to the change that’s occurring.

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An anxious woman hiding behind her hands

What’s the Difference Between Fear and Anxiety?

The terms fear and anxiety are often used interchangeably, creating a belief that they are one and the same. In fact, they are quite different. Though seemingly similar, each has unique features that are beneficial to understand. Recognizing the difference between fear and anxiety can be

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woman who is angry

Why Am I So Angry?

Why am I so Angry? Anger has a bad reputation. As a society, we want to eliminate it, judge people for their displays of it, and micromanage the angry outbursts of others. Do we ever stop to think, however,  “Why am I so angry?”  The

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5 Skills That Lead to Positive Parenting

Building a positive and productive relationship with your child is a lifelong journey filled with joy, challenges, and growth. As parents, we play a crucial role in shaping our children’s lives and helping them become confident, capable individuals. There is no shortage of “tools” one

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