by katie karner | Mar 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Infertility can feel like riding a rollercoaster, with its twists, turns, and unexpected drops. There are highs of hope and anticipation, followed by lows of disappointment and despair. Like passengers on a rollercoaster, individuals facing infertility must hold on...
by Ellen Spiese | Mar 20, 2024 | parenting
Some topics can be difficult to talk about and explain to our children. Topics such as mental health, body acceptance, bodily autonomy and racism can be complicated and hard for children to understand and for parents to explain. Despite this, research shows that...
by Timara Betts | Mar 9, 2024 | Healthy Habits, Mental Well-being, routine
Mental health has a great impact on your life as it affects the way you think and behave which affects your decision making, relationships as well as how you deal with stressors. Fortunately, making small lifestyle changes have a large impact on your quality of life,...
by Lauren Koby | Mar 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Bringing a new life into the world can be a transformative and magical experience, but this is not always the case. Pregnancy and the postpartum period come with a set of unique challenges. It is important to know you can ask for help when challenges arise during this...
by Peter Lucas | Sep 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Almost everyone has intrusive thoughts. These thoughts become a problem when they interfere with your daily functioning. Intrusive thoughts are thoughts that jump into your mind without being summoned or called upon in any way. Most of the time these thoughts are...
by Danielle Kowach | Sep 18, 2023 | Perfectionism
Danielle Kowach, LCSW 9-17-2023 Perfectionism Perfectionism often begins as a noble pursuit of excellence. We set high standards for ourselves and work tirelessly to meet or exceed them. It drives us to produce impeccable work, maintain immaculate living spaces, and...
by Rachel Sahtout | Sep 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
During the course of our lives, it is likely we have all heard “Take a deep breath” at least once. While breathing can be a powerful took in regulating our body and helping us relax, in the face of intense emotion it can be hard to imagine how. Breathing is a function...
by ann hogan | Sep 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
With the advent of a pandemic resulting in severe illness, lingering symptoms and the unexpected loss of family members, friends, coworkers, and others within our circle of acquaintances, many individuals have sought counseling for grief over the loss of a loved one...
by Vashonte James | Aug 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
The theoretical orientation I tend to use with clients is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). This orientation addresses not only the individual’s cognitions but also the behavioral component that is continuously being reinforced by their thoughts, which are shaped by...
by holly houston | Jul 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
In the same way that genetic characteristics can be passed on, many other characteristics can be passed on from one generation to the next. We can inherit trauma which can have a very deep impact on our lives. There is a part of our ancestors that live inside of us...
