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Hi, my name is Sheilah Ledesma and today I want to discuss ways to strengthen your mind-body connection. The mind-body connection is the rel

What if I told you that there were things you could do to bolster your mental health postpartum? Oftentimes I hear women speak about Postpar

As a woman, and as a therapist that specializes in women’s health, I thought I knew what to expect in pregnancy and the postpartum period. I

Our bodies respond to trauma, or any negative experience that impacts us, in several ways.  These responses are our bodies best attempt to h

When we endure considerable pain, or trauma, our brains change.  They do this to attempt to shield us from further suffering.  The bad news

The transition into mania can be gradual and slow, and you may not even realize when the changes start to take place. If you are aware of th

When we endure a trauma, we must respond in some way in order to survive. Depending on how often and intensely we experience these various n

“On days like this where I feel so sad and lonely, I find myself standing in front of the fridge looking for something to eat. I tell myself

Practicing mindfulness can interrupt autopilot mode. Mindfulness is a way of being, a capacity for moment by moment awareness. Practicing mi

As you transition from addict addiction to sobriety, you may be struggling to find your identity. In active addiction, drugs or alcohol cons

So many women I have treated over the years have referred to “ED” aka their Eating Disorder as a best friend and their worst enemy all at th

Anxiety! It’s a word that evokes a picture of a person shaking, wringing their hands, or fearfully peeking around a corner. In reality, anxi

It is no secret that we live in a time where depression and suicide rates are at an all-time high. Since 2007, teen suicide rates have risen

I have heard it said many times that it is easy to have faith when things are going well, but much more difficult to call upon when life bri

When children struggle with moderate to severe anxiety, even the most calm and positive parent can become stressed out and impatient. If you