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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...
What Does Sitting With Your Feelings Actually Mean?
Just sit with your feelings! Have you heard this cliched phrase before? Maybe you’ve seen it on an inspirational Instagram post or heard it from a calm yogi during your practice. But it sounds somewhat ambiguous, doesn’t it? How do you know what “sitting” actually...
How Online Therapy Can Help You Through Life Transitions
Change is difficult for everyone. Even when it’s supposed to be a positive outcome, things like anxiety and stress may leave a lasting impression as you navigate a life transition. But feeling overwhelmed by the unexpected (or the expected) is normal. And you don’t...
Somatic Psychotherapy: The Importance of the Mind-Body Connection
The mind and body are inextricably linked. Our emotions and thoughts have the power to produce physical reactions in our bodies. As a result, a traumatic or very stressful event in your life may cause mental and physical symptoms that can feel overwhelming or hard to...
Why Boundaries are Needed and How to Establish Healthy Boundaries
I don’t know about you, but I have struggled with setting boundaries at different times in my life. I have done a lot of boundary work (and continue to) and find myself at a place where I now see boundaries as an act of love. Healthy and thriving relationships require...
What is EMDR Therapy and Who Can Benefit from It?
EMDR therapy stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a psychotherapy method. It uses two-sided stimulation to help people overcome emotional distress linked to PTSD and other mental health struggles. EMDR therapy is based on several...
Five Effective Ways to Manage SAD
Many people experience a lack of energy, sleep problems, and mood changes with the first gloomy days of fall and winter. It’s normal to feel blue from time to time. However, if your symptoms significantly impact your mood or interfere with daily activities you may be...
How to Tell if Mindfulness is Right for You
A large body of research has confirmed the benefits of mindfulness practice in treating stress, anxiety, depression, and pain. However, there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to mindfulness exercise. Before you decide whether practicing mindfulness is...