Separation Anxiety in Adults
Separation anxiety is often associated with young children, but it can also affect adults. Separation anxiety in adults is a psychological condition in which an individual experiences excessive fear…
Anxious Attachment Style
An anxious attachment style is characterized by a strong desire for close relationships, but also a fear of rejection or abandonment. People with this attachment style may have a difficult time trusting others, and may become overly dependent on their romantic partners or close friends.
How to Manage Holiday Anxiety
The holidays are a time of joy and celebration for many people, but they can also be a source of anxiety for some. Here are a few tips for managing anxiety during the holiday season.
Relationship Anxiety
Relationship anxiety is a common experience for many people. It can manifest in a variety of ways, including feeling insecure in the relationship…
Anxiety: A Common Mental Health Concern
Anxiety is a natural and normal part of life. It is the body's response to stress, and it helps us cope with potentially dangerous situations. However, for some people, anxiety can become excessive and interfere with daily activities.
Managing Your Mental Health During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Most couples walk into therapy hoping to minimize or eliminate conflict. They don’t know why they are getting into fights about seemingly worthless topics, or why these fights can become so explosive.
How to Help Someone With Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health issue that affects many people. It can be triggered by various factors and can take on different forms.
Coloring is Not Just for Kids
Color is not just for kids anymore. There has been an explosion of coloring books in the last few years. There are funny coloring books, intricate coloring books and even inappropriate coloring books.
The Power of Breath
Breathing. We do it all day, every day, and have done so since we first entered this world. Take a deep breath—pause—and exhale
Helping Your Teen with Anxiety
Adolescence is always a confusing time – add in the challenge of navigating new experiences, the modern pressures of social media, and heightened competition for colleges, and it’s no wonder so many teens feel nervous, overwhelmed and anxious.
Tips for Managing Holiday Stress and Anxiety
Do the holidays stress you out? Do you feel like you have too many obligations? Are you anxious and overwhelmed this time of year? You are not alone.
Identifying Your Signature Strength
One of the ways I help clients gain confidence and self esteem while decreasing symptoms of anxiety and depression is by identifying, tapping into and expressing gratitude for the best parts of themselves.
Treating Thoughts as Guesses
It has been estimated that humans have anywhere from 30,000 to 70,000 thoughts per day and that up to 80% of these thoughts can be negative. It should be no wonder why so many members of the population struggle with anxiety and depression
Tips to Help Improve Self-Confidence
When we aren’t feeling confident inside, it might seem like nothing is going right on the outside--low self-confidence can send individuals into downward spirals.
Social Isolation can be deadlier than Smoking or Obesity
When I was doing my training as a marriage and family therapist in Graduate School I worked at a community mental health center called The Relational Center. I will never forget the day that my supervisor told me that studies have shown that social isolation can be deadlier than smoking cigarettes.
The Power of Breath
It is remarkable how much of the day we can get through without taking time to stop and pay attention to our breathing. We live in a time where life is so fast paces.