The Power of Sleep: Why Prioritizing Rest is Essential for Mental Health
Why Sleep is Crucial for Mental Health Sleep is the foundation of mental well-being. When we sleep, our brains undergo essential processes that regulate emotions, consolidate memories, and remove toxins that accumulate throughout the day. Chronic sleep deprivation is linked to increased stress, anxiety, depression, and even long-term cognitive decline. Without adequate rest, our ability […]
Teens and iPhone’s: 4 Rules for Parents to Consider
One Graph shows it all. Take a look below. If you recall, 2008 was the year the smartphone was released and the advent of social media began to take off. The first generation of Americans who went through puberty with smartphones in their hands became more anxious, depressed, self-harming, and suicidal. We now call that […]
Why Do I Feel Anxious When Things are Calm?
Why does anxiety sometimes ramp up when things are calm? In times of calm, we are more reflective, and more in touch with ourselves. We have a moment to take stock of the way we are living and compare that against the way we wish we were living. If they don’t match, we can experience […]
Why Mindfulness is a Mental Health Superpower
Mindfulness can teach you that there is beauty and richness in allowing and participating in even the difficult feelings. It’s all experience, it is all elements of living this life, so why not show up for it?
Therapy for Teens: What to Expect
Our goal is to create a real relationship with you from our very first therapy session – one in which you feel safe to open up, express yourself, explore issues, and begin healing.It helps some to have a framework of what you might be getting into by starting therapy.
Anxiety Treatment for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
What is an anxiety attack? Is it the same thing as a panic attack? A Panic Attack is a sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety with accompanying physical and psychological symptoms. Episodes are triggered by a perceived threat (internal or external) rather than imminent danger. Accompanying symptoms include feelings of losing control, “going crazy”, heart palpitations, chest pain, […]
How to Reach out to Someone with Depression or Anxiety
We get a lot of calls from people who are seeking to find a therapist for their struggling loved one showing signs and symptoms of depression or an anxiety disorder. Desperate to help, they spend a whole afternoon looking online for the perfect person to be their psychologist. The intentions behind the search are beautiful […]
