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?"
Vlog: Couples Therapy via Telehealth
Curious about doing couples therapy through telehealth? Here's what you can expect. To learn more, contact us.
Advice from a New Jersey Premarital Counselor: Ask These Important Questions First
By Lauren Grossbach, LMFT So you’re considering marriage - yay! This time in your life is so exciting but can also feel scary. Before Saying “I Do", read these questions from a New Jersey premarital counselor. How you feel about marriage is largely impacted by your life experiences as well as the experiences of your familyContinue reading "Advice from a New Jersey Premarital Counselor: Ask These Important Questions First"
Vlog: Why Do I Have Anxiety?
If you're struggling with anxiety, contact us.
Why Do I Have Anxiety?
If you’re enduring chronic anxiety, you’re probably asking yourself, “Why is this happening to me?” While anxiety is more common than you think, the unfortunate stigma around mental health has discouraged multitudes of diverse sufferers from talking about it or seeking treatment. This leaves you feeling as if you’re the only person fighting this battle.Continue reading "Why Do I Have Anxiety?"