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Two Types of OCD Hollywood Doesn’t Show Us

In the 1997 movie As Good as it Gets, Jack Nicholson plays a quirky novelist with a few eccentric obsessive-compulsive tendencies. He hops along the…

Learned Helplessness

By Krystal Glassman, LPC Learned helplessness is a concept that has been around for some time. After working with many clients who exhibit depressive and…

Worried about Poor Sleep? Counseling Could Help

By Sarah Ligon, LCSW Insomnia is a concern that comes up often in therapy. In fact, one in three people have difficulty sleeping at least…

Anxiety and Fitness

By Zuly Ramirez, LPC We all know how important it is to implement a fitness routine into your schedule: It’s good for your health, body,…

Finding Myself, with Russell Brand

By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC Standing in line at Starbucks, I glanced at a guy sitting near the window and did a double-take: Holy cow!…

Embracing Change

By Felicity Dineen, LCPC I was recently having a conversation with a friend about a significant life decision and she was providing me with all…

Therapy for People in a Hurry

Perhaps you have heard of the book “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry,” by Neil deGrasse Tyson. If not, I recommend it. It’s really good.…

Every Day is Opposite Day when It Comes to Social Anxiety

Social anxiety can be debilitating. It can keep you from you living the life you desire and deserve for yourself. It can stop you from…

My Child Has Anxiety: How Can I Help?

By Zuly Ramirez, LPC A child or teen who experiences their world with overwhelming, worrisome thoughts can have difficulty with a myriad of tasks: going…