Family therapy is a type of counseling that helps family members improve communication and resolve conflicts. Sessions are typically led by either a clinical social worker, psychologist, or licensed therapist. Unlike individual therapy, where people may participate in weekly sessions for years, family therapy is intended to be short-term. Sessions may include all family members or just […]
4 Things You Need to Know About Adolescent Anxiety
Anxiety is like fire: It can keep us safe and warm, or completely devastate our property and our lives. It’s good to be a little anxious at times. When walking down a deserted street at night, anxiety keeps us on alert and ready to fight or take flight should a dangerous situation arise. But for […]
3 Natural Ways to Help Your Child’s ADHD
It is estimated that ADHD affects roughly 9% of American children between the ages of 13 and 18. ADHD can make ordinary childhood activities like going to school and being part of a sport’s team incredibly difficult. It can make life at home challenging as well. (SOURCE) Children with ADHD may exhibit one or more of […]
ANXIETY – STRUGGLES & STRENGTHS
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), about 18 percent of adults in the United States suffer with some form of anxiety, and nearly 23 percent of those suffer with what are considered to be severe cases. A quarter of U.S. teens also have anxiety disorders, according to the NIMH. Women are 60 […]
Which Type of Depression Are You Suffering From? Major Depression, Dysthymia, Seasonal Affective Disorder?
So many of my clients suffer from depression. There are many different types which may be confusing to people if they compare the intensity and frequency of their symptoms to the symptoms of others. Depression is felt on a spectrum of severity. It’s very important to have a medical physical and also a psychiatrist who […]
Are You Self-Medicating Your Anxiety / Depression With Alcohol & Drugs ?
Self-medicating is the way many addictions begin. Having anxiety or depression about life’s circumstances or just the way your brain is wired. You may not know that you are susceptible to dependency until it is too late. Some families in recovery educate future generations earlier in life for early prevention. Sadly, the epidemic with today’s […]
FAILING FORWARD~ How to shift your perception of failure
FAILING FORWARD: If you feel depressed about the struggles in your life and feel there is no hope, this inspriational speech that J. K. Rowling gave to Harvard several years ago can’t help but lift you up. Failure can become the bedrock of your foundation to move forward. I believe anyone can rise above their […]
Depression and Anxiety Help For You
Understanding the facts of anxiety & depression is the first step. I treat adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety and depression. I have seen people make positive strides by combining medication alongside of psychotherapy. My favorite approach to treating depression is cognitive behavioral therapy. I am a solution focused therapist who uses a […]
Mood Disorders:Depression & Anxiety, help from Emotional Support Animals
I believe it is a gift of love to connect a person struggling with anxiety or depression with an emotional support animal, ( ESA ). When I was in graduate school in 2010 , one of my term papers focused on forming a non-profit to serve a population in need of mental health services. I chose […]
Codependency
Hello everyone ! This is my first post of my first blog! My goal is to deliver content from a variety of personal and relational mental health topics. I want to know what you are interested in learning more about so please be open about commenting. In addition to my blog on my website, every […]
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