What Is Trauma? Having worked with clients for many years who have experienced something traumatic, I can tell you that no two people handle it in the same way. Trauma can be experienced individually, or it can happen simultaneously to an entire group of people, similar to the events that unfolded during 9/11. The bestContinue reading "Do I Have Trauma?"
Does My Teen Need Therapy?
Teens are trying to discover who they are, while figuring out the world around them. This stage of life can pose a great deal of challenges for you and your teen. You wonder if it's time to get your teen into therapy. By Melody Smith, LPC As your child grows and gains independence, you mayContinue reading "Does My Teen Need Therapy?"
Stay Connected With Your Partner After the Therapy Session Ends
If you and your partner have felt distant lately, have you considered couples therapy? Therapy can be an invaluable resource in building a better connection with your partner. By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT and Lauren Grossbach, LMFT Therapy creates a space where you can both get ready to engage in self-awareness and self-exploration. Just by recognizing theContinue reading "Stay Connected With Your Partner After the Therapy Session Ends"
Is The Argument Really Over The Dishes?
Everyday bickering between couples is common. But what causes these arguments? Are you really upset about the dishes, or is there something else on your mind? By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT and Lauren Grossbach, LMFT Couples often argue about cleaning, division of labor, and hours spent working outside the home. Disagreements about the dishes quickly turnContinue reading "Is The Argument Really Over The Dishes?"
Stress and the Sunday Scaries
Just in time for the spooky Halloween season, let’s talk about the Sunday Scaries: feelings of dread, stress/anxiety, or sadness before the start of the work week. By Lauren Grossbach, LMFT You waited all week for the weekend. Finally some freedom and change of pace. By the time you just start to feel rested, you realizeContinue reading "Stress and the Sunday Scaries"
Five Signs of a Toxic Friendship
When people get married, they exchange vows. When someone starts a new job, they sign an agreement with the employer. What about friendships? And how do we know when a friendship is toxic? By Lauren Grossbach, LMFT Friendships don’t come with vows, contracts, or transcripts. We’re often left wondering what it means to have aContinue reading "Five Signs of a Toxic Friendship"
It’s Okay To See A Therapist
All too often we’re faced with the stigma of mental health when we talk about going to therapy. And it's time to end the stigma. By Lisa Marcelino, PhD, LMFT If you disclose to a loved one that you’re seeing a therapist, you might be met with confusion, criticism, and/or scrutiny. This can leave youContinue reading "It’s Okay To See A Therapist"
How Can You Benefit From Gratitude?
A growing body of research in the field of positive psychology suggests that gratitude can uplift the human spirit and provide many benefits in people’s lives. By Melody Smith, LPC We associate Thanksgiving Day with the gathering of family and friends around a great feast, parades, football games, and helping others. “Turkey Day” also givesContinue reading "How Can You Benefit From Gratitude?"
How Do You Want To Be Loved?
The theory is simple: by learning how to speak your partner’s Love Language, your relationship can grow and improve
How Does Yoga Help Anxiety?
Tips from a Certified Yoga Instructor By Melody Smith, LPC Anxiety is a natural response to stressful situations, but chronic anxiety can disrupt the quality of your day-to-day life. The problem may be intensified by worrying about what to do about the anxiety rather than the anxiety itself. Fortunately, there is a way to copeContinue reading "How Does Yoga Help Anxiety?"