Let's set the scene: You made a mistake and your head is flooded with thoughts about how you can never get things right and how you always mess up. As you seethe with frustration and hopelessness, you reach for your phone to zone out on social media to numb out the negative thoughts and feelings. This is pattern that's been in your life for quite some time now and it seems like an endless cycle. It helps for a little bit, but ultimately comes back to start again. You know som

When a problem arises, a lot of us have that urge to jump into fix it mode and solve the problem right away. I experienced this recently when I lost my credit card at a show I went to. Immediately my heart started pounding and a surge of adrenaline swept my body. My worries started spiraling quickly from “oh man, I can’t believe I lost my card” to “someone stole my card and they are currently racking up thousands of dollars.” Looking back now, I roll my eyes at this memory, t

Routines and schedules can either help or hinder our mental health. Read more about the ways that you can reassess the balance in your life.

When people hear the words “EMDR Therapy,” many people are unsure what it is and how it works. People may be hesitant to start EMDR Therapy due to not having enough information. In this blog I'll be discussing what it is, why it helps, and how it is different than other therapies. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This means we use bilateral stimulation (eye movements, sounds, or vibrations experienced from one side of your body to the other) to a

Self-worth is something that so many people struggle with in uniquely different ways. Some people believe their self-worth is tied to their physical attributes, whether that be how beautiful they deem themselves to be or the shape of their body. These people may endlessly count calories, obsessively look in the mirror, or even struggle to go outside and engage with others. Others may believe that worth is equal to output and productivity. These people may tend to work too muc

Many of us struggle with our body image. Whether it be a specific part of our body, comparison to others, or weight in general, there are millions of people who have a daily struggle with what they see in the mirror. Around the holidays, this can be an especially difficult time when food is at the focal point for many celebrations. Working on being body neutral is something that can not only benefit you around the holidays, but also extend to your every day life, giving you

There are many different professional titles in the mental health field, causing much confusion when clients are looking for help. If I was not in the mental health field myself, I would be just as perplexed. It’s important to choose the right provider for your needs, and I hope this helps on your journey to finding the right fit for you. Psychiatrist: A psychiatrist is someone who is able to write and provide scripts for medication. These individuals went to medical school a

During the Covid-19 pandemic, no one has been spared from how isolation, anxiety, and threats to our health and safety have impacted our everyday lives. Research is showing that the mental health of adolescents has been particularly impacted as their routines, social life, and sense of control was eliminated. Across the board, mental health providers are seeing a raise in depression, anxiety, post-traumatic symptoms, and eating disorders for adolescents. When the Covid-19 loc

Mindfulness is a word that you’ve probably heard a lot about recently. What does this actually mean, and why is it helpful? Mindfulness is the act of stopping, noticing what you are experiencing, and doing so without any judgement. For example, taking a moment at a stop light to notice how my body feels, what emotions I have, and not coming to any judgements about myself or my feelings. If you’re like me, I’m often tense when driving and don’t realize this until I check in. M