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Becoming a Dad: Stress, Pressure, and Mental Health for New Fathers
THERAPY FOR MEN The baby is here, and everyone has been asking about your partner and the baby. Almost nobody has asked how you are…
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Trauma Therapy in Syracuse, NY: What to Look for in a Therapist Who Actually Gets It
Written by Alicia Murray, LMHCD, Syracuse, NY Searching for a trauma therapist can feel like a lot, especially when nearly every therapist profile seems to…
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Why Do I Feel So Anxious at Family Gatherings? A Therapist’s Take
Written by Alicia Murray, LMHCD, Syracuse, NY Family gatherings are supposed to be fun. So why are you already anxious three days before the cookout?…
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Why Leaving a Difficult Relationship Is So Hard, Even When You Know You Should
Written by Alicia Murray, LMHCD, Syracuse, NY “I know I should leave. So why can’t I?” It’s a question many people ask themselves when they’re…
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Anxiety Therapy in Syracuse, NY: When Is It Time to Reach Out?
written by Alicia Murray, LMHCD, Syracuse, NY A lot of people wait until anxiety feels overwhelming before considering therapy. They tell themselves they should be…
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How Much Does Therapy Cost in Syracuse, NY? A Straight Answer
The honest answer is: it depends. Therapy fees vary based on several factors, including the therapist’s experience, specialty, session length, whether they accept insurance, and…
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You Don’t Have to Tell the Whole Story to Start Healing From Trauma
If the idea of trauma therapy makes you picture yourself sitting across from a stranger, forced to describe the worst thing that’s ever happened to…
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Why Therapy Groups Feel Less Scary Than You Think
For many people, the idea of joining a therapy group sounds intimidating.
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Anxiety Therapy in Syracuse, NY: What to Expect From Your First Session
written by Alicia Murray, LMHCD, Syracuse, NY Starting therapy for anxiety can feel intimidating. For many people, reaching out for support is something they’ve considered…
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Why You Can’t “Just Move On” From Trauma
written by Alicia Murray. You may have heard it before: “Just move on.”“It’s in the past.”“You have to let it go.” But if it were…
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Why You Feel Numb Instead of Emotional After Trauma
written by Alicia Murray. Many people expect trauma to look like intense emotion. But for some, it looks like the opposite. You may feel disconnected.…
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Why You Overreact to “Small” Things After Trauma
written by Alicia Murray. You might find yourself reacting strongly to things that seem minor. A change in tone. A delayed text. A small conflict.…
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Rebuilding Your Identity After Narcissistic Abuse
written by Alicia Murray. After narcissistic abuse, many people feel like they have lost themselves. You may not know what you like, what you believe,…
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Why You Feel “Crazy” After Narcissistic Abuse
written by Alicia Murray. After narcissistic abuse, many people say the same thing: “I feel like I’m losing my mind.” You may question your memory.…
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Why Going No Contact Feels So Hard After Narcissistic Abuse
Written by Alicia Murray. Choosing to go no contact can feel like the clearest decision you have ever made. And also the hardest one to…
