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Does EMDR Therapy Help You Overcome Anxiety?
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges people face today. Whether it's constant worry, a sense of impending doom, physical symptoms like racing heart or shallow breathing, or difficulty concentrating, anxiety can show up in a wide variety of ways. It can interfere with your work, relationships, self-esteem, and overall sense of peace.

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10 Fort Lauderdale Date Nights That Double as Couples Therapy (No Couch Required)
You don't need a therapist's couch to strengthen your relationship. Here are 10 Fort Lauderdale date nights that build real connection, backed by relationship science.

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What Should I Expect from a Psychological Evaluation?
Deciding to schedule a psychological evaluation can feel like a big step. Whether you are seeking answers for your child, a teenager, or yourself as an adult, it is normal to feel a mix of curiosity, hope, and anxiety.

Dr. Brittany Marino


Healing from Childhood Trauma: How It Impacts Your Adult Life And Well-Being
Childhood is a critical period of development in our lives, and any experiences that we have during these formative years can profoundly shape how we perceive ourselves, others, and the world.

Jorge Hincapie, LMHC


How to Address and Overcome Mom Guilt
Being a mom is one of the most meaningful roles a woman can take on. But for many mothers, it also comes with a heavy emotional burden that’s often overlooked or misunderstood—mom guilt.

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Should We Stay or Go? How Discernment Counseling Helps Couples Find Clarity Before Deciding on Divorce
Many couples reach a point in their relationship where they feel stuck in limbo, unsure whether to continue working on the marriage or move toward separation. One partner may be leaning out, feeling emotionally disconnected or uncertain about the future.

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The Role of Positive Reinforcement in Parenting
Parenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging jobs in the world. As parents, we want our children to thrive socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. We want them to grow into confident, respectful, and resilient individuals.

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The Benefits of Journaling for Mental Wellness
In a world that often feels overwhelming, fast-paced, and emotionally demanding, finding ways to process your thoughts and emotions in a healthy way is more important than ever. One of the simplest, most accessible, and powerful tools for supporting your mental wellness is journaling.

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How to Stop Feeling Guilty About Resting: An Overachiever’s Guide to Doing Less
Does resting ever feel strangely uncomfortable to you? Have you ever craved a day off and then the moment you slow down, an inner alarm goes off: You should be doing more. You’re being lazy. You’re falling behind?

Claire Clarkin, LMHC


How to Know When Your Marriage Needs Help (and How Couples Counseling Can Help)
Marriage is one of the most meaningful and rewarding commitments we make. It's built on a foundation of love, trust, respect, and shared goals. But like any long-term relationship, even the strongest marriages go through difficult seasons.

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Why Shared Goals in a Relationship Are Important: Building a Future Together
When we think of what makes a healthy relationship, most people immediately think of love, trust, communication, and chemistry. While these elements are essential, there's another key ingredient that often goes overlooked: having shared goals as a couple.

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Moms Supporting Moms: Building Community and Connection in the Journey of Motherhood
Motherhood is one of the most profound and life-changing experiences a person can go through. It brings unparalleled joy, love, and purpose, but it can also come with deep exhaustion, uncertainty, and a feeling of isolation.

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Five Secrets to Understanding Teens from a Teen Therapist
All you want is for your teen to grow into the excellent young adult you know they’ll be, but the day-to-day of parenting a teen can be tough. Slammed doors, eye rolls, nonsense slang, total silence, crying jags, or sudden irritation are all common hallmarks of the teen years, and they can easily stress a parent out.

Alexa von Oertzen, LMFT


Were Your Emotional Needs Met as a Child? How to Tell and What to Do Next
Many of us grew up believing our childhood was “fine.” We had food, clothes, and parents who cared for us and tried their best. Yet as adults, we may begin to notice subtle patterns in our emotions and relationships that suggest something deeper was missing. A lack of emotional connection.

Nicole Giacchino


Cómo los perros apoyan a las familias con niños que tienen ansiedad, TDAH y neurodivergencia
Para las familias que crían niños con ansiedad, TDAH u otros rasgos de neurodivergencia, la vida diaria puede traer desafíos únicos.

Lorena Arrarte, LMHC
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