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How can I Help My Teen Manage Stress?
Stress can be defined as a common reaction to an everyday pressure and or change....

Lorena Arrarte, LMHC


Can Couples Therapy Help if My Partner is a Narcissist?
As a couples therapist, it’s not unusual for someone to call for help, declaring that the marital problem is their narcissistic partner.....

Carla Barrow, LMFT


5 Tips to Talk to Your Partner About Starting Couples Counseling
Couples counseling has been shown to help couples work through their issues to help improve their relationship.

Jessica Jefferson, LMFT


Is Trauma the Cause of Anxiety and Depression?
Trauma is at the top of the list of most-common psychological health conditions. The word trauma has become part of our everyday language...

Maria Cordero, LMHC


How to Break Free From a Toxic Family Member: The Antivenom for Poisonous Family
“Adulting” doesn’t come with many benefits, but one of them is being able to choose who you want to be in your inner circle...

Sara Speed, LMHC


Signs You’ve Outgrown Friendships and How to Cope
One of the phases of life that many people aren’t talking about, is the phase where we outgrow friendships...

Alex Steiner, LCSW


The Power of Positive Self-Talk
As humans, we are often surrounded by communication with others. Whether it is at work, with family and friends....

Alyssa Woolslair, LMHC


Tired of Not Sleeping Well? Try These 4 Strategies for Quality Sleep
Sleep is as elusive as it is vital to living a healthy life. Research has shown that insufficient sleep can increase anxiety and depression.

Claire Clarkin, LMHC


What to Expect With the Ending of a Relationship
Whether you are the one ending a relationship or you are on the other side of a breakup, there are a wave of emotions and thoughts...

Heather Keenan, LCSW


Why Catastrophizing is the WORST Thing Ever
I can remember it like it was yesterday. A newly licensed and practicing psychologist, I was on an upswing in life and growing...

Dr. Jeff Mandelkorn, PhD


Best Ways to Cope After a Break-Up
Break-ups bring a very specific, deep, and emotional pain. It can sometimes even feel intolerable...

Jamie Ratowski, LMFT


Happy 2nd Year Anniversary to Our Coral Springs Counseling Office!
I can’t believe that it’s our 2nd year anniversary this week at the Coral Springs office! It’s amazing how fast time flies....

Kate Campbell, PhD, LMFT


3 Things You Didn’t Know About Parent Coaching
Parenting is one of the most challenging, yet most rewarding jobs ever! If you’re struggling with your role or confidence as a parent...

Jessica Califf, LMFT


Is Your Self Worth Damaging Your Relationship?
Low self-worth is a breeding ground for toxic and unfulfilling relationships. Often, the work of healing needs to center around improving...

Alexa von Oertzen, LMFT


Intrusive Thoughts: Why We Have Them and What To Do About It
Have you ever experienced this?? You’re driving into work as you normally do and suddenly you’re hit with a frightening thought…

Nicole Ambrose, LCSW
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