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!

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Can Trauma be Passed Down? Understanding Intergenerational Trauma

Have you noticed the impacts of intergenerational trauma? This blog explores how trauma can be passed down in families and how to heal.

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Unconscious Bias Explained: How Cognitive Bias Shapes Us

Have you wondered if you may have unconscious bias? This blog explores ways cognitive bias impacts our decisions, empathy, and relationships.

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How to Manage Social Anxiety Part 3 [Video]

Do you struggle with social anxiety? Watch the third 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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How Can Behavioral Activation Help with Depression?

What makes you happy? If you’re experiencing depression, this question may bring up a lot for you. Depression impacts our ability to engage with the things in our lives that bring us joy. Feeling disconnected from these sources of joy can send us further down

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What Counts as Trauma?

Are you curious about what counts as trauma? This blog explores the definition and different types of trauma and how to begin healing.

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Gender and Mental Health

Are you curious about the relationship between gender and mental health? This blog explores gender identity’s influence mental well-being.

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