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202 Walton St Suite #203, Syracuse, NY 13202 | Online Therapy Available
Your feelings matter You don’t need to validate your feelings to anyone Your feelings matter You are entitled to feel the way you do Don’t let anyone tell you different Your feelings matter Emotions serve an important purpose and shouldn’t be ignored. For example, feeling angry, afraid, or sad tells you that something’s wrong….
When I was younger I enjoyed playing with the boys, riding bikes and catching salamanders, I would say I strived for adventure. But growing up wasn’t always adventures, it was lonely at times, feeling I always was out of place or had to act a certain way to fit in. Looking back on the years…
bro·ken-heart·ed [ˌbrōkənˈhärdəd] ADJECTIVE 1. overwhelmed by grief or disappointment: “the woman they left behind is broken-hearted” Have you ever experienced a broken heart? There are endless feelings for the broken heart. No one likes to feel broken or sad but it inevitable it will happen at some point of your life. How can we endure…
Planning a wedding is one of the most exciting things you could possibly look forward to your whole life. But is it really? With all the things that planning a wedding comes with, you would think it would be the most stressful event for you to ever have to plan in your life. Weddings come…
Addiction Do you or someone you know suffer from addiction? Yes, addiction can come in all forms, not just drug addiction. Pornography, sex, gambling, over-eating, shopping and many many more. Addiction is just that, being addicted to a particular substance, place or thing. Here are a few red flag warnings you may be addicted to…
Nineteen percent of Americans will suffer from depression at some time during their lives. Sadly, depression hits the young and old alike. Fifty percent of children and adolescents and 20 percent of adults report some symptoms of depression. Since the pandemic of Covid-19, 48% of Americans report feeling depressed, anxious or both. Depression can look…
Counseling, when is the right time? When is it the right time to seek counseling? Counseling services are designed for anyone who needs help to get through their daily life, who seek comfort, in a confidential atmosphere to speak on some of the following but not limited to; adjusting to college life (roommate issues, time…
Do you fear? Fear is so much more than being scared when you watch a scary movie or maybe you fear something like spiders, water, fire or being alone. What is fear? Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something that is dangerous, will likely cause pain, or cause a…
Most of us believe that what we put in our bodies will be the outcome on how our bodies will adapt to disease, our environment and daily living. Maintaining a healthy diet every day isn’t as easy as it sounds. With life going a million miles a second fast-food can be a quick and easy…
When our nervous system is dysregulated our thoughts become survival based. Our brain uses what’s called “neuroception” to scan the environment for the signs of danger. With a dysregulated nervous system, our neuroception is “off” or faulty. Meaning, we overreact or under-react to external situations based on what’s happening internally. Examples of Faulty Neuroception: misinterpreting…
The fight for women’s suffrage In the United States began with the women’s rights movement in the mid-nineteenth century, between the years 1848-1917. One hundred years ago, women were expected to be wives and mothers, tasked with raising good, moral citizens and keeping comfortable homes. Most women didn’t have careers, with the exception of teachers,…
Why should you always invest in Yourself? Invest in yourself for the future. Undoubtedly the most valuable investment you could ever make is self-investment. Not only does it offer future returns, but frequently provides current satisfaction and personal gain. Failing to invest in personal development will reduce your true potential as well as limit growth…
Whether it’s a relationship, marriage or a new job it is never easy to start over. Where do you even go from here? Back down the ladder instead of almost to the top? Life is full of the unknown and the obstacles are always going to hinder you at some point. It’s how you approach…
Should you pay attention to what your kids are doing on their phone? Many parents say yes. Parents should check their child’s phone use and monitor their internet activity. Above all else, it is the fundamental duty of any responsible parents to protect their children from potential harm. In today’s world checking a child’s phone…