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Postpartum Anxiety and OCD: More Common than You Think

We hear about it all the time…the depression many women face after having a baby, called postpartum depression. We see frequent warnings on how how…

Seven Steps Toward Stronger Self Worth

By Audrey Gothard Ask anyone to define self-worth and you’ll receive endless answers, but there is one universal truth: Self-worth is complex. And there is…

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…

DARVO: A Form of Gaslighting in Relationships

Have you ever talked to someone about something hurtful they did and then find yourself comforting them at the end of the conversation? And you’re…

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…

The Art of Being Alone

Are you comfortable being alone? Do you mind going out to eat by yourself or going on a solo shopping trip? How comfortable are you…

Connecting with Your Inner Child for Your Mental Health

By Audrey Gothard Birthdays have always brought a lot of emotions to the forefront for me. As I am presented a cake with an extra…

Domestic Violence: Let’s Break the Silence

Domestic violence is considered to be a pattern of coercive control that one person exercises over another and can include physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, and…