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Parts Work: Understanding Internal Family Systems Therapy
Internal family systems is an evidence-based practice that treats a variety of mental health challenges, improves self-esteem, and establishes an inner sense of calmness and clarity. Although ‘family’ is in the name, IFS isn’t family therapy. IFS is all about...
Are You Overlooking These Subtle Anxiety Triggers?
To be human is to experience anxiety, but sometimes it's hard to understand why you feel anxious at a given time. What's specifically causing you to feel worried or panicked? You can't control how you feel, but understanding your emotional states can help you develop...
How to Cope When You Feel Like You’re Falling Behind in Life
Does everyone around you seem to have their career track figured out? Are your friends buying homes while you struggle to pay rent? Do you have this immense sense of dread that you’re falling behind in life? We’re social creatures, and we naturally compare ourselves...
HAES-Informed Therapy: What It Is and How It Can Help You
Tired of diet talk? Unfortunately, it probably isn't going anywhere. We live in a society that thrives on making people feel bad about themselves. Research shows that nearly half of American teenagers are actively trying to lose weight. Another study found that the...
7 Benefits of Online Therapy
What image first comes to mind when you think about therapy? Is it a dimly lit office space or lying on a comfortable couch sharing your darkest secrets? That image is very real- but the landscape of therapy has undoubtedly changed! Until a few years ago, most clients...
7 Signs You May Benefit From EMDR Therapy
If you've researched anything about trauma treatment lately, you've probably stumbled across eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. It's increased in popularity in recent years, and for a good reason. EMDR therapy is evidence-based, efficient, and...
Thanksgiving Blues: Why They Happen and How to Cope
You're not alone if you dread or feel anxious about this upcoming holiday season. Despite the societal messages about holiday cheer and family connection, this can undoubtedly be a challenging time. In addition, research from the National Alliance on Mental Health...
Why Change in Therapy Takes Time
When will I start to feel better? How long will therapy take? If you’re asking yourself these important questions, you’re not alone. Many clients want to know how and when therapy will “work.” It makes complete sense to want relief if you’ve been struggling for some...
Here’s What It Means to be a Cycle Breaker In Your Family
Let's be real- many of us want to act differently from our family members. Growing up, you may have sworn that you'd never act like your parents or grandparents. And even today, you might look at the various choices your relatives make with confusion and...