By Melody Smith, LPC You know the advice everyone gives you– “Make sure you take care of yourself too”? Yeah. Cool. But HOW? How are you supposed to take care of yourself when you haven’t slept more than two consecutive hours in weeks? When your body is still healing and leaking in ways no oneContinueContinue reading “Virtual Therapy NJ for New Moms: The Self-Care Solution That Comes to You”
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Body Dysmorphia Is Stealing Your Pregnancy Joy: Here’s How to Fight Back
By Melody Smith, LPC Your body during pregnancy is nothing short of miraculous. It grows, stretches, and transforms to nurture new life. But with these changes comes a complex emotional journey that isn’t always discussed in prenatal classes or captured in those serene maternity photoshoots. The Physical Reality: Understanding Your Changing Pregnancy Body There areContinueContinue reading “Body Dysmorphia Is Stealing Your Pregnancy Joy: Here’s How to Fight Back “
To The Woman Who Can’t Stop Hating Herself
By Melody Smith, LPC Dear Friend, I want you to take a moment and breathe. You’re in a tough place right now, and it’s okay to feel lost. It’s hard to carry the weight of self hatred. I want you to know that you’re not alone in this struggle. You talk down to yourself constantly.ContinueContinue reading “To The Woman Who Can’t Stop Hating Herself”
To The Woman Who Can’t Stop Hating Her Past
By Melody Smith, LPC Do memories from your past still tug at you in ways you didn’t expect? If so, I hope the thoughts in this letter will resonate with you. Many of us carry the weight of our histories, focusing on the pain we’ve felt and the regrets we hold. Your past experiences feelContinueContinue reading “To The Woman Who Can’t Stop Hating Her Past”
6 Signs Your Loved One Is Hiding an Eating Disorder
By Melody Smith, LPC Eating disorders can be isolating, making it difficult for someone struggling to reach out. Many people facing eating disorders feel immense pressure to keep their struggles hidden from family and friends, often out of fear of judgment or worry about becoming a burden. As a loved one, you might notice subtleContinueContinue reading “6 Signs Your Loved One Is Hiding an Eating Disorder”
Self-Care and Online Therapy for Anxiety: Holistic Approaches to Managing Anxiety
You’ve tried everything and still don’t feel completely satisfied with conventional treatment for your health. Though you’ve experienced moments of relief, the stress and feelings of constant worry are still lingering. Maybe you’re looking to try something new or hope to complement the current treatment you’re receiving. You’ve heard “holistic” treatments in conversation, on socialContinueContinue reading “Self-Care and Online Therapy for Anxiety: Holistic Approaches to Managing Anxiety”
What Can I Expect From Quality Eating Disorder Therapy in New Jersey?
Do you struggle with eating too much or too little? Are you feeling preoccupied with your weight and shape? Do you want to get better but don’t know where to start? By Melody Smith, LPC Deciding to seek treatment for disordered eating is no easy task. You probably have hesitations, worries, and questions. You mightContinueContinue reading “What Can I Expect From Quality Eating Disorder Therapy in New Jersey?”
How Does Body Image Affect Mental Health? Tips from a New Jersey Eating Disorder Therapist
It’s hard to focus on the positive when you’re constantly looking at your appearance and pointing out your flaws. You feel disappointed as you look in the mirror and see something about you that you just don’t love. The criticisms that flood your thoughts as you look at your reflection make you feel like you’reContinueContinue reading “How Does Body Image Affect Mental Health? Tips from a New Jersey Eating Disorder Therapist”
Disordered Eating: What You Need To Know
What Is Disordered Eating? Disordered eating encompasses a range of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors surrounding food and body image. Although your eating patterns may not fit the standards for a specific eating disorder, disordered eating patterns include a variety of abnormal behaviors that aren’t typical of healthy eating habits. By Melody Smith, LAC What DoesContinueContinue reading “Disordered Eating: What You Need To Know”
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 mayContinueContinue reading “Does My Teen Need Therapy?”