Anxiety
From 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…
Read MoreApproaches to Manage Anxiety Naturally
Anxiety. I bet you can’t go a day without hearing someone talk about it. The National Institute of Health estimates over 30% of all adults will have difficulty managing anxiety at some point in their lives. I also bet you can’t go a day without feeling it at some point. Anxiety is that feeling of…
Read MoreExposure and Response Prevention for OCD and Anxiety
Exposure and Response Prevention, or ERP, is a type of therapy to treat OCD and high levels of anxiety. ERP is known as the “gold standard” treatment for OCD because it trains the brain to realize that just because your brain recognizes something as a threat, does not mean it is a threat. According to…
Read MorePlay to Help Improve your Mood
Ever wonder what your therapists do when you’re not around? This day, I caught them playing! And as the head of the practice, I wholeheartedly support that! Why, you ask? Because play is an important part of good mental health! Benefits of Play on Mental Wellness Burns Off Stress. Dot-com companies have known for…
Read MoreExposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD
Exposure and Response Prevention, or ERP, is a type of therapy to treat OCD and high levels of anxiety. ERP is known as the “gold standard” treatment for OCD because it trains the brain to realize that just because your brain recognizes something as a threat, does not mean it is a threat. According to…
Read MoreUsing Containment for Stress Management
Containment is an important stress management tool. This blog defines containment and provides several examples of how to apply this skill. What is Containment? Containment is stress management tool that uses mindful compartmentalization. It is finding the right balance between putting an issue away and intentionally bringing it to the forefront to examine or process.…
Read MoreHow Neurofeedback Helped Me
As the founder of Marietta West Cobb Counseling Center, I first learned about neurofeedback when I met Melissa Hergert of BrainTrain Centers, Inc. over 5 years ago. Melissa introduced me to neurofeedback with the offer of a complimentary Brain Map and follow-up report of findings. It came at just the right time. I spent over…
Read MoreSocial Anxiety in the Aftermath of COVID
With social restrictions loosening, the thought of increased socialization can be both exciting and anxiety producing. Many of us have longed for the day we could go back to pre-covid socializing. Despite this longing, you may notice some anxiety surfacing around socializing. This blog explains why social anxiety is increasing and provides several coping tools…
Read MoreEating Disorder Recovery – Avoid the Diet Traps
The New Year is a time of looking forward and setting new intentions. Unfortunately, it is also a time full of diet and exercise ads. It is hard to turn on the TV or look at social media right now without being bombarded by the latest diet, exercise equipment, or meal plan presented as the…
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