Anxiety and OCD

Why Exercise and Relaxation Alone Won’t Cure Your Anxiety

Sarah had tried everything. She went for long runs every morning, swore by her daily meditation sessions, and practiced breathing exercises to the letter. After…

Worry is an Active Process: How Counseling for Anxiety Can Help You Break the Cycle

If you’re someone who struggles with anxiety or has been stuck in never-ending loops of worry, you’re probably familiar with that feeling: your mind racing,…

Our Culture’s Role in Teen Anxiety and Depression

Hi parents, If your teen or young adult child is feeling anxious, down, withdrawn, or overwhelmed lately—you’re not alone. We’re hearing from more and more…

The Increasing Issue of Eco-Anxiety and Finding the Right Therapist

By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC When I was in grade school, we made time capsules, which we opened when we graduated from high school. I…

Are You Enabling Your Child’s Anxiety?

By Mary Sliwa Do you feel like your time is overrun by your child’s anxiety? Are you rearranging your entire schedule to help your child…

Managing Your Anxiety by Becoming AWARE

If you’re like most people who battle anxiety, you probably want to learn how to get rid of it… and fast. It’s my job as…

Is the News Impacting Your Mental Health?

Have you noticed that listening to, reading, or watching the news is beginning to impact your mental health? You’re not alone. Now that the news…

Is Your Therapist Really Helping You with Your Anxiety?

By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC In not-so-great news, these days many of us—and I mean MANY of us—are struggling with anxiety. There’s a global pandemic,…

Educating Your Child or Teen about OCD

By Crystal Rodriguez Parents, did you know that, in contrast to many mental health issues, which frequently begin in adulthood, one issue—obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)—can begin…

Does Talking about Your Anxiety Help, or Hurt?

If you have anxiety, you may believe that talking to others about your worries is helpful. When you’re anxious, you may talk more, which is…
Woman blowing bubbles outdoors representing letting go of control and finding peace with uncertainty

Relax, Nothing is Under Control

Catches your attention, this headline, doesn’t it? The first time I saw this quote, “Relax, nothing is under control,” I was partly intrigued, partly horrified,…

You Shouldn’t Be Ashamed of Your Anxiety, Here’s Why

Did you know that anxiety disorders are the most common mental health illness in the U.S.? It’s estimated that around 40 million adults struggle with…