Feeling down from time to time is a normal part of life, but when you are feeling emotions such as hopelessness and despair that just won’t go away, you may have depression. It can be nerve wracking to think about being diagnosed with depression but it can be easily treated, as long as you have […]
Grief
What is “Self-Care” Anyway?
What is self-care? Self-care describes a conscious act one takes in order to promote their own physical, mental, and emotional health. I have always been an advocate for self-care. I strongly believe that you can’t take care of others unless you care for yourself first. I know that life can get busy, and it can […]
Mental Health Misconceptions
Did you know? The stigma associated with mental health is called “sanism?” There is a lot of sanism and misconceptions surrounding mental illness within our society. People will hear anything “related” to mental health and automatically assume it is true without having any factual evidence. In recent years, mental health has slowly lost its sanism […]
How to Afford Therapy
You have made the awesome decision to pursue therapy, but have lingering concerns about paying for it. Maybe you have heard from others the price they are paying, or maybe you have checked out a few websites and are having a bit of sticker-shock.
How to Find a Therapist
You’ve made the incredible decision to pursue therapy, and now are feeling the ‘oh crap, where do I begin’ of it all. That is what we are here for! Here are some tried and true ways to find a therapist without simply staring at your phone or computer and wondering where to start.
The ‘New Normal’ After Quarantine
Phone, wallet, keys.. sh*t, my mask. It may look like people and things around us are returning to normal, but it is okay to be feeling indifferent, confused, withdrawn, or just ‘different’ about this new normal we are all experiencing.
The Comfort Zone of Misery
As humans, we tend to resist change. Whether it be a change of schools, living situations, or even changing laundry detergents. But you know what the awesome thing about change is? There’s something new at the end of it!
