Depression is often viewed as an emotional disorder, but its impact goes far beyond mood. Many people with depression experience changes in how they think, focus, and remember.

When you’re battling anxiety, worry, fear, and concern about all the things that could go wrong are the top menu items of the day.

Most people know what it feels like to want to be liked. Saying yes, avoiding conflict, and trying to make others happy can feel normal.

Anxiety can take many forms, and one common type is anticipatory anxiety. This type of anxiety occurs when a person worries excessively about future events, often imagining worst-case scenarios before they even happen.

When someone we love is struggling with depression, it’s hard to know how to respond. We want to ease their pain, but depression isn’t something that can be “fixed” overnight.

Managing emotions is a skill, not a personality trait. Everyone experiences intense feelings at times, but learning how to regulate them can make the difference between reacting impulsively and responding thoughtfully.

Complex developmental trauma (CPT) is a term used to describe the impact of prolonged and repeated trauma during childhood.

Anxiety, often rooted in past experiences and unresolved feelings, can feel like a heavy weight. Sometimes, the strategies we use to manage anxiety only work temporarily or do not address the root cause.

It's only natural for all relationships to experience conflict, but those moments should not cast a shadow on your relationship's overall happiness. In fact, when handled well, conflict can help you grow closer and improve your communication.

Generational trauma refers to the emotional, psychological, and behavioral impact of traumatic experiences that are passed down through generations.

Today, social media is as much a part of teenage life as school, friends, and family. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube offer endless opportunities for connection and entertainment.

Social anxiety can feel like an overwhelming barrier between you and the world around you. It can make even simple interactions feel daunting, causing you to worry about what others think or how you are being perceived.

As therapists, we understand how difficult it is to learn to regulate your emotions. The good news is that emotional regulation does not require complex techniques or special tools.

The words “play” and “therapy” might not automatically seem like a good match. So, perhaps the clinical name of child-centered play therapy (CCPT) will sound more official. CCPT is founded on the reality that non-stop lessons are learned by playing.

Many people struggle with people-pleasing behavior. It might feel like you are just being nice or trying to keep the peace, but for some, it is much more than that. People-pleasing can be a trauma response– a coping mechanism that developed because of past hurt, neglect, or abuse.

Trust is key in all types of healthy relationships. However, it can sometimes be hard to build trust, even with someone you care about. If you've had the experience of someone betraying your trust in the past, for example, you might fear that allowing yourself to trust again will only lead to further pain.

If you’ve explored the mental health realm at all, you’ve probably heard of the EMDR method. EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, is an evidenced-based technique used by mental health practitioners to treat trauma and psychological distress.

Anxiety is an exhausting whirlwind of worry, doubt, and fear. It’s easy to get stuck in a spiral, but one major reason for that is the way we think. The thoughts that pop into our heads during anxious moments can make things worse, not better.

Trauma leaves deep wounds on one's health, emotionally and physically. While therapy and other traditional methods are important, there’s something else that can aid in the healing process: nature.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) isn’t just about being organized or cleanly. It’s a complex, diagnosable mental health condition that can be a struggle to live with.