Anxiety
Why Teen Anxiety Is on the Rise — and How Marietta Therapists Are Helping
Teen anxiety has become a growing concern across the country—and Marietta is no exception. Academic pressure, social media, and post-pandemic stress have created challenges many teens struggle to manage on their own. At Marietta West Cobb Counseling Center, our licensed therapists provide safe, supportive environments where teens can express themselves and learn healthy ways to…
Read MoreWhat Is the Best Type of Therapy for Anxiety in Marietta?
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges—but it’s also highly treatable. If you live in or near Marietta, GA, you have access to expert therapists who specialize in evidence-based treatments for anxiety. At Marietta West Cobb Counseling Center, we tailor each treatment plan to your needs, helping you manage worry, panic, and…
Read MoreTen Practical Tips to Prepare Your Child for Back to School
Summer break is winding down and, like it or not, it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare your child for back to school. Whether your child is entering kindergarten or navigating the middle grades, the transition from vacation mode to classroom readiness can be a big adjustment. But with a little planning and…
Read MoreWhy It’s So Hard to Ask for Help and What to Do About It
A friend of mine who was preparing for surgery reached out and asked her friends for support. While I was visiting during her recovery, she expressed how difficult it had been to ask for help and how she was trying to stay mindfully aware of how difficult it was to ask for and accept help…
Read MoreWhat is Anxiety?
Do you feel anxiety before a dental visit or starting something new? Have you gotten the jitters before speaking in front of a large group or sweaty palms when thinking about the future? These are common reactions when faced with something that’s scary or unfamiliar and it doesn’t necessarily mean that anything is wrong. However, some…
Read MoreTwelve Ways to Turn Around a Bad Day
Everyone has a bad day now and then. You only have two choices: you can either ride it out, or do something to turn the day around. A time machine isn’t an option, but there are plenty of tactics you can apply to put your day on a more satisfying path. You might have woken…
Read MoreFrom Fear to Freedom – How Counseling Can Help You Thrive
As a psychotherapist with over 25 years counseling experience, I’ve developed some habits, for better a worse, as a counselor. One of the better habits is ending the first session early to leave more time for wrapping up and preparing for the next session I usually start by saying something like, “We need to close…
Read MoreImprove Your Life with Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback or neurotherapy, is a non-invasive, evidence-based treatment approach. It involves the monitoring and self-regulation of brainwave activity to improve brain function. By utilizing real-time feedback of your brain’s activity, neurofeedback teaches your brain how to modify how fast or slow it fires. This, ultimately leads to enhancing your mental…
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