Category: Mental Health

Every parent knows the day will eventually come when their child is ready to take their next steps toward independence and move away from home. That doesn’t mean you’ll ever feel ready for this transition or that it will be easy. It can be hard to know exactly how to prepare or what your feelings… Read more

Uneasiness might feel like a knot or queasiness in the pit of your stomach. Or it could feel like tension in your jaw and shoulders or a general restlessness that you can’t explain. While these feelings may not necessarily be serious, they can be very hard to ignore. When an uneasy feeling in your body… Read more

Being in a relationship means having someone there as a shoulder to cry on during hard times, support your endeavors and help you become the best version of yourself. But it’s not always easy. There’s no such thing as a perfect couple; there can be differences in beliefs and values, intimacy problems, and communication issues.… Read more

Therapy can benefit everyone. Whether you have a mental health condition that you’re trying to manage on a day-to-day basis or you’re just having a difficult time coming to terms with a recent life change, a mental health therapist can help. If you’ve never booked an appointment with a mental health therapist before, it can… Read more

When you’re concerned about your teen’s mental health, it can be difficult to know how to approach the topic. There are many schools of thought about what’s “best” for teens who are struggling with their emotions, behaviors or relationships. The best approach for your teen will be unique to their situation and their personality. Family… Read more

Getting nervous in the days before an important meeting or a test is something most people can relate to. Anticipatory anxiety is a more extreme type of fear and distress. If your fears have kept you up at night, caused you to have racing thoughts or given you physical symptoms, you may have experienced anticipatory… Read more

There are many times in our lives when we need others for care and support. For the first several years of our lives, we depend on caregivers to get our needs met. As we grow old, we return to a similar state of dependence on others. Each person has their own unique set of talents… Read more

When you’re struggling with a tough situation or your own emotions, asking for help can be hard to do, and you may be finding yourself saying “how do I know if I need therapy?” You might be questioning whether therapy will be worth your time. Or you might be wondering if you have a legitimate need for… Read more

Your first days in college may bring a combination of excitement and nervousness. Will you be able to find the right classrooms? What will your professors be like? Will you connect with your classmates? It might feel a bit like your first day of high school. You’re at a unique point in your life where… Read more

Though teletherapy was around before 2020, a provider shortage and the global lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic made it a necessity — 96% of psychologists reported treating clients remotely during this time. But is it still a good idea? Has teletherapy been proven effective? Are there any significant benefits now that most people are back to their regular routine?… Read more