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How To Live With Social Anxiety: Strategies That Make Socializing More Enjoyable
social anxiety is very common! It presents itself in varying degrees, but it is something that many people are dealing with.

Nicole Ambrose, LCSW


The Illusion of Bipolar Disorder Among Men: When is it Something More?
men are commonly diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder based on their complaint of “mood swings” only to find out its a personality disorder.

Dr. Taylor Phillips, Psy.D.


The Journey of Healing When You’ve Lost a Loved One
There is no roadmap for healing, no statute of limitations on grief. The journey of a broken heart is a highly variable and individual one.

Sara Speed, LMHC


How to Stop Having Nightmares
If you are experiencing bad dreams or nightmares related to trauma, that means trauma is not processed correctly. And we get Nightmares!

Heather Keenan, LCSW


What Are Boundaries and How Do I Set Them?
Something that comes up often in therapy (and in my personal life for that matter), is boundary setting.

Alex Steiner, LCSW


Riding the Emotional Roller Coaster: Is It Bipolar Disorder?
One minute he’s happy and the next he’s yelling and screaming. He must be bipolar or something.” “I just have these highs and lows.

Dr. Taylor Phillips, Psy.D.


Tackle the New Year with Confidence
Even if the holidays may still look a little different than you're used to, given the COVID-19 pandemic is still upon us, we still can...

Jamie Ratowski, LMFT


3 Steps to Manage with Heartbreak During the Holidays
Heartbreak is the worst pain imaginable. It is even more intense during the holidays. The quicker we realize these truths...

Jessica Jefferson, LMFT


3 Tips for Navigating the Holiday Blues
A lot of people experience the “holiday blues” where we struggle with feeling overwhelmed with heightened stress, worry, anxiety, sadness...

Alex Steiner, LCSW


How To Cope With Dysfunctional Family Gatherings
Here it is… your family gathering survival guide! You’ve gained some ground around your childhood trauma.

Nicole Ambrose, LCSW


Reflections on the Benefits of Online Counseling
The COVID-19 pandemic created a lot of uncertainty and fear, upending the lives of so many people.

Dr. Jeff Mandelkorn, PhD


A Guide to Overcoming Mom Guilt
Mom guilt can be temporary or it can be long-term. Some moms feel that they are carrying around a big weight on their chest, shoulders...

Kacee Tannenbaum, LCSW


What is a Psychological Evaluation?
Have you experienced recent changes in your mood or notice your emotions seem to get the best of you?

Heather Kuhl, Psy. D., LMFT


How Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Can Help Couples: Part II
In part 2 of "How Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Can Help Couples", we look at how self-validation lessens the sting of conflict...

Carla Barrow, LMFT


What is Psychiatric Medication Management and How Can it Help My Loved Ones?
Psychiatric medications are often an essential component of mental health treatment and recovery. They are frequently used in combination...

Crystal Adkins
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