Anxiety
Adding Joy to Your New Year Goals
As we step into a new year, many of us feel the weight of our resolutions. We want to eat healthier, exercise more, be kinder, or chase our dreams. It is important that we have goals and continue to strive, but they often come with pressure. For one thing, it has been noted by wiser…
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…
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.…
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