It turns out that the phrase “trust your gut” might hold more truth than we thought! Emerging research highlights a powerful relationship between our digestive system and our mental health. This communication network, often referred to as the gut-brain axis, links your gut and brain through biochemical signaling. When your gut microbiota is out of […]
6 Grounding Techniques to Manage Panic Attacks in the Moment
A sudden sensation of dread stops you in your tracks. Your heart races even though you’re standing still. Your breathing quickens. You may feel like you’re losing control or experiencing a medical emergency. The terror is all-encompassing. Panic attacks come on suddenly. While they are frightening, they are not life-threatening, and some techniques can help […]
Recognizing the Signs of Depression and When to Seek Help
Depression is more than occasional sadness. This condition can affect every area of life, from relationships to work and your daily routine. Recognizing the signs early is key to getting the right support from a mental health provider who knows what they’re doing. Depression therapy at our practice creates a structured environment to explore these […]
Life Transitions Therapy: Turning to a Therapist in Times of Uncertainty
Life transitions, like career changes, moving to a new city, becoming a parent, or adjusting after divorce, are an inevitable part of growth. However, they often come with stress and uncertainty. Sometimes it becomes so overwhelming that we need to rely on a little outside help. We’re here for you! Life transitions therapy with our […]
Practical Tips for Choosing the Right Type of Therapy
When searching for a therapist, you’ll come across different modalities they offer, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). These are evidence-based approaches that address different needs, and they can be used to guide your decision. By knowing a little about the types of therapy, you’ll […]
How Telehealth Therapy Has Changed the World of Mental Health Care
COVID changed a lot of things, and not much for the better. But one area we’ve made improvements in is making reliable mental health care more accessible. Virtual therapy sessions allow clients to connect with licensed professionals from home, reducing barriers like travel time, scheduling conflicts, or a lack of local providers. This convenience increases […]
Coping With Panic Attacks: Grounding Techniques That Really Work
Panic attacks often strike without warning, sending someone with an anxiety disorder spiraling into a negative place. Symptoms include a racing heart, dizziness, shortness of breath, or a sense of impending doom. While this is not life-threatening, it can certainly feel like it when you’re clutching at your chest, gasping for breath! Therapy can help […]
How to Navigate Challenging Life Transitions
When we’re young, life transitions are fun and empowering. We go from crawling to walking, walking to running. We start with training wheels but soon no longer need them. As we age we graduate into higher grades and become more independent. But as adults, life transitions can feel not so fun and far from empowering, […]
The Healing Power of Nature
One only needs to read a few lines from poets such as Frost, Wordsworth, and Thoreau to recognize the love for and connection to nature human beings have always had. Nature stirs our souls and imagination and brings beauty to our everyday lives. But it turns out, nature also brings a slew of benefits to […]
The Truth About Perfectionism
We live in a society that values things that appear perfect. And I suppose there are things that can be perfect. Architects can draw the perfect straight line, mathematicians can solve an equation with a perfect calculation, and a chocolate cake can be perfectly moist. But as human beings, we can never reach a state […]
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