Here it comes . . . that time of year that you really dread. No, not the after-the-holidays weigh in — the time when all your friends and colleagues start asking what your New Year’s resolutions are! Every year, millions … Continue reading
How to Choose the Right Therapist
Selecting a therapist can feel a bit overwhelming and frightening, but it doesn’t have to be! Aside from the nuts and bolts questions of insurance and such, you’ll know quite quickly whether your therapist is a good fit or whether … Continue reading
These 5 Signs Can Tell You If You Need to Seek Counseling
We all go through rough patches once in a while, but we always seem to bounce back, right? What happens when you’re just not quite getting back to an even keel, are continually feeling frustrated or overwhelmed and no longer … Continue reading
What’s your ‘Mental Load?’
I hear women all the time expressing how their partners just don’t understand how much they have to deal with. Meanwhile, their partners insist that they DO in fact see the things they have to do. They go round and … Continue reading
Cheating’s Lasting Effects
Cheating can do a number on a relationship, but it can really do a number on the one who has been betrayed. The problem is that the effects can last long after the dysfunctional relationship has resolved. I get many … Continue reading
Worried Mom = Worried Kids: 6 Ways to Avoid Passing on Anxiety
Moms have a lot on their plates, especially those who juggle family life with professional careers. These responsibilities add meaning and joy to life, but they can also cause chronic stress. If you’re a mom who struggles with anxiety, you … Continue reading
5 Tips to Stress Less and Make Your Connections Count
Have you ever noticed yourself being short on quality time with friends and family but high in stress? When you get bogged down at work or overwhelmed by a personal crisis, it’s natural to want to keep to yourself. You … Continue reading
Best and Worst Foods for Anxiety
You probably already know that the foods you eat can affect how you feel. Thanksgiving turkey makes you want to curl up for a nap. Meanwhile, that post-workout banana helps you recharge after exercising. Anxiety might rear its ugly head … Continue reading
Stop Saying You’re Fine: How to Recognize and Address “Smiling Depression”
Do you ever feeling like you are putting on a false happy face for the world? If someone asks how you’re doing, you’ll instinctively reply, “I’m fine.” Are you, really? As Mel Robbins puts it in her eye-opening book, Stop … Continue reading
Can Social Media Affect a Woman’s Self-esteem and Increase Stress and Anxiety?
It’s no secret—girls tend to feel anxiety at higher rates than guys. As a counselor, I see a disproportionate number of women on a weekly basis who struggle with anxiety, from slightly distressing to severe and debilitating. Balancing the demands … Continue reading