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    When is the right time to start therapy?

    September 13, 2023

    When thinking about starting therapy sometimes there isn’t particularly a “right” time for everyone but more of a right time for YOU. Life can throw a lot of stressors our way. From school, to work, family or friends, new changes in big or small ways can affect how we live our lives. It’s important to […]

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    When is the right time to start therapy?

    September 13, 2023

    When thinking about starting therapy sometimes there isn’t particularly a “right” time for everyone but more of a right time for YOU. Life can throw a lot of stressors our way. From school, to work, family or friends, new changes in big or small ways can affect how we live our lives. It’s important to […]

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    Self-Care Tips for Back to School

    August 16, 2023

    It is almost back to school time! If you are a parent diving into a new school year with your children or a college student moving out of state to explore a new city, people and life on your own – this time of year can be simultaneously exciting and exhausting. Self-Care initiatives can play […]

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    Self-Care Tips for Back to School

    August 16, 2023

    It is almost back to school time! If you are a parent diving into a new school year with your children or a college student moving out of state to explore a new city, people and life on your own – this time of year can be simultaneously exciting and exhausting. Self-Care initiatives can play […]

    Filed Under: Children

    The Healing Power of Nature

    July 5, 2021

    One only needs to read a few lines from poets such as Frost, Wordsworth, and Thoreau to recognize the love for and connection to nature human beings have always had. Nature stirs our souls and imagination and brings beauty to our everyday lives. But it turns out, nature also brings a slew of benefits to […]

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    The Healing Power of Nature

    July 5, 2021

    One only needs to read a few lines from poets such as Frost, Wordsworth, and Thoreau to recognize the love for and connection to nature human beings have always had. Nature stirs our souls and imagination and brings beauty to our everyday lives. But it turns out, nature also brings a slew of benefits to […]

    Filed Under: Anxiety, Depression, General

    The Truth About Perfectionism

    July 3, 2021

    We live in a society that values things that appear perfect. And I suppose there are things that can be perfect. Architects can draw the perfect straight line, mathematicians can solve an equation with a perfect calculation, and a chocolate cake can be perfectly moist. But as human beings, we can never reach a state […]

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    The Truth About Perfectionism

    July 3, 2021

    We live in a society that values things that appear perfect. And I suppose there are things that can be perfect. Architects can draw the perfect straight line, mathematicians can solve an equation with a perfect calculation, and a chocolate cake can be perfectly moist. But as human beings, we can never reach a state […]

    Filed Under: Anxiety, Depression

    How Sex Therapy Can Lead to More Intimacy

    December 31, 2020

    A relationship requires different things to thrive. Good communication is necessary, as is mutual respect and compromise. But one of the most important aspects of a healthy relationship is a sense of intimacy between each other. While intimacy can be fostered through communication, there is really no better avenue to it than a loving sexual […]

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    How Sex Therapy Can Lead to More Intimacy

    December 31, 2020

    A relationship requires different things to thrive. Good communication is necessary, as is mutual respect and compromise. But one of the most important aspects of a healthy relationship is a sense of intimacy between each other. While intimacy can be fostered through communication, there is really no better avenue to it than a loving sexual […]

    Filed Under: Couples/Marriage

    How to Recover from Infidelity

    December 29, 2020

    In my time as a marriage counselor, there is probably one statement I have heard more than any other, and that is, “I just don’t think I will ever get over this.” This statement is often said by my clients who have recently learned their spouse has had an affair. The second most common phrase […]

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    How to Recover from Infidelity

    December 29, 2020

    In my time as a marriage counselor, there is probably one statement I have heard more than any other, and that is, “I just don’t think I will ever get over this.” This statement is often said by my clients who have recently learned their spouse has had an affair. The second most common phrase […]

    Filed Under: Couples/Marriage

    Hypnotherapy for Anger Management

    September 30, 2020

    Not many of us will get through life without feeling some anger now and then. And that’s okay; anger is a normal human emotion that can even be healthy to feel at times. Bottling up our emotions, any of them is not good for our minds, hearts, or bodies, so letting them out is important. […]

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    Hypnotherapy for Anger Management

    September 30, 2020

    Not many of us will get through life without feeling some anger now and then. And that’s okay; anger is a normal human emotion that can even be healthy to feel at times. Bottling up our emotions, any of them is not good for our minds, hearts, or bodies, so letting them out is important. […]

    Filed Under: Anger

    How to Control Your Anger

    September 20, 2020

    Someone slides into the parking spot you had your eye on. A coworker takes credit for your work. Your spouse runs up $200 on the credit card without discussing it first. These are things that are apt to make you angry. And that’s okay. Anger is a natural response to many life events. Like other […]

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    How to Control Your Anger

    September 20, 2020

    Someone slides into the parking spot you had your eye on. A coworker takes credit for your work. Your spouse runs up $200 on the credit card without discussing it first. These are things that are apt to make you angry. And that’s okay. Anger is a natural response to many life events. Like other […]

    Filed Under: Anger, General

    Teaching Kids Mindfulness: The Benefits and Easiest Ways to Do It!

    August 15, 2020

    “Pay attention!” It’s a phrase that is uttered dozens of times a week (if not more) in households where children between the ages of two and 18 reside. How is it that when they WANT to, oh say when they are playing video games or watching cartoons, kids can have a tremendous attention span. But […]

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    Teaching Kids Mindfulness: The Benefits and Easiest Ways to Do It!

    August 15, 2020

    “Pay attention!” It’s a phrase that is uttered dozens of times a week (if not more) in households where children between the ages of two and 18 reside. How is it that when they WANT to, oh say when they are playing video games or watching cartoons, kids can have a tremendous attention span. But […]

    Filed Under: Children

    Is Social Media Bad for Your Mental Health?

    August 8, 2020

    Have you been feeling a bit low lately, but you can’t quite put your finger on why? It may have something to do with your social media habits. According to a recent study, social media use can increase depression and loneliness. For years people have suspected that social media use might have an ability to […]

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    Is Social Media Bad for Your Mental Health?

    August 8, 2020

    Have you been feeling a bit low lately, but you can’t quite put your finger on why? It may have something to do with your social media habits. According to a recent study, social media use can increase depression and loneliness. For years people have suspected that social media use might have an ability to […]

    Filed Under: Addiction, Adolescents/Teens, Depression

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