Our Culture’s Role in Teen Anxiety and Depression and How Counseling Can Help
Hi parents, If your teen or young adult child is feeling anxious, down, withdrawn, or overwhelmed lately—you’re not alone.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…
Asexuality: Understanding Ace Identity
Natalie sat across the table from her boyfriend, his hands outreached, grasping hers. He caressed her hands and gently said “I think we are ready.”…
A Florida Meteorologist’s Grief
John Morales, a longtime Florida meteorologist known for his reassuring TV presence in the face of extreme weather events, struggled to keep his composure. Reporting…
When Abnormal Becomes Normal: How Extreme Dysfunction is Tolerated in Families
Ava would walk home from school alone everyday. She’d open the screen door to her house with her green backpack slung over her right shoulder,…
If I See One More Woman Wearing a ‘Be Kind’ T-Shirt, I’ll Scream
At the height of the pandemic, I was in a store, dutifully wearing my mask, as was everyone else…except one woman. She wore no mask…
Why You Should Seek Couples Counseling Sooner Rather than Later
You’re at the neighbor’s house for dinner with your partner when the other couple shares they are in couples counseling. A wave of sadness comes…
FOMO? How about JOMO Instead?
You’re scrolling through Instagram and see a group of your co-workers out for drinks and having the best time. Meanwhile, you sit at home, on…
What is Depressive Rumination?
If you struggle with depression, I have a question for you. Would you say that you are in your head a lot, thinking a lot…
Understanding Attachment Styles
When the Beatles first released their record-breaking song “Love Is All You Need,” their keen vocals and majestical melody were the main contributing factors to…
The Pain of Disordered Eating
It starts off innocently enough. Calorie counting, MyFitnessPal, 10,000 steps a day. Before you know it, the pursuit of weight loss is controlling your every…
Postpartum Anxiety and OCD: More Common than You Think
Postpartum anxiety and OCD cause the mom to suffer greatly at what is already one of the most difficult times in a woman’s life. However, it is common and you can find relief.
Seven Steps Toward Stronger Self Worth
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 always room for…
