Many parents hear “I'm fine” and want to believe it. Teens often use short answers because they feel overwhelmed, tired, or unsure how to explain what is happening inside.

The holidays often come with a familiar mix of excitement and dread. You may look forward to traditions, food, and time off, while also bracing yourself for difficult conversations, old conflicts, or relatives who know exactly which buttons to push.

Social isolation often shows up quietly. It does not always look like complete loneliness or not having people around you. Many individuals stay busy, go to work, scroll online, but still feel disconnected.

You and your partner are lying in bed, engaging in conversation before falling asleep. You blink, and somehow you are arguing about something that seemed so simple moments ago.

Stress affects everyone, but many people underestimate how strongly it influences the body. The mind and body work together more closely than most of us realize.

For most people, dating and starting a new relationship can be a stressful time. The stresses can be both positive and negative. It can be fun to meet new people, to flirt, feel attractive, and explore possibilities.

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.