Understanding and Recovering from Covid-19 Anxiety
If you are experiencing long term stress, your body goes into fight, flight or freeze mode—which means you may feel like you have to either try to escape, become aggressive, or silently wait for a threat to pass…
Recognizing a Scarcity Mindset
“Many of the people I see come from impoverished backgrounds. They may have worked their way into the middle or upper social classes, yet they often continue to struggle with a scarcity mindset…”
Moving Past the Myth of Self Control
“No matter what is bringing someone in to see me, we will eventually get to a point where they disparage themselves for not having “enough self control” or being “too lazy”…”
Caring for Yourself Outside of Therapy
“In therapy we spend time talking about thoughts and feelings, understanding their origins and how to move past pain to healing and self-acceptance…”
The Science Linking Childhood Trauma and Adult Health Problems
“You may suspect that your childhood continues to impact your emotional health as an adult. You may notice certain patterns in the way you perceive yourself or…”
Using Movement to Heal and Build Resiliency
“When we work to strengthen our emotional health, we may engage with our internal experience through therapy and mindfulness. We also want to engage with our physical bodies…”
On-The-Go Stress Management
“Do you have just a few minutes during your busy day to engage in self-care? Here are some options that can help take the edge off…”
Coping with Nightmares
“Therapy can help reduce the frequency and intensity of nightmares in the long term as the source of the fear is processed and resolved…”
Improving Your Sleep
“Individual therapy is important in addressing thoughts or feelings that interrupt your ability to fall and stay asleep. At the same time, it can be helpful to examine your sleep rituals…”
Setting Boundaries with the People You Love
“Many people find that certain patterns appear when the holidays arrive and family time becomes a more regular part of their lives. Maybe every year a relative makes a comment…”