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How to Have Difficult Conversations
I’m always amazed at how much we go through to avoid having a difficult conversation. We probably cause ourselves more stress...
Kimberly Bonds Grocher, LCSW, CPC

The Healing Power of Therapy Dogs
Having a certified therapy dog present during counseling sessions significantly reduces stress levels for clients...
Dr. Halle Roebuck, LMFT


How to Overcome the Habit of All-Or-Nothing Thinking
“Another failure in a string of failures, Doc. I don’t get it, I’ve done everything, everything right, and it never seems to be enough...
Dr. Jeff Mandelkorn, PhD


Recovering From A Narcissistic Relationship
Narcissistic Personality Disorder or commonly referred to as “NPD” is described by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental...
Jamie Ratowski, LMFT


How can I Help My Teen Manage Stress?
Stress can be defined as a common reaction to an everyday pressure and or change....
Lorena Arrarte, LMHC


Is Trauma the Cause of Anxiety and Depression?
Trauma is at the top of the list of most-common psychological health conditions. The word trauma has become part of our everyday language...
Maria Cordero, LMHC


Signs You’ve Outgrown Friendships and How to Cope
One of the phases of life that many people aren’t talking about, is the phase where we outgrow friendships...
Alex Steiner, LCSW


Tired of Not Sleeping Well? Try These 4 Strategies for Quality Sleep
Sleep is as elusive as it is vital to living a healthy life. Research has shown that insufficient sleep can increase anxiety and depression.
Claire Clarkin, LMHC


What to Expect With the Ending of a Relationship
Whether you are the one ending a relationship or you are on the other side of a breakup, there are a wave of emotions and thoughts...
Heather Keenan, LCSW


Why Catastrophizing is the WORST Thing Ever
I can remember it like it was yesterday. A newly licensed and practicing psychologist, I was on an upswing in life and growing...
Dr. Jeff Mandelkorn, PhD


Best Ways to Cope After a Break-Up
Break-ups bring a very specific, deep, and emotional pain. It can sometimes even feel intolerable...
Jamie Ratowski, LMFT


Intrusive Thoughts: Why We Have Them and What To Do About It
Have you ever experienced this?? You’re driving into work as you normally do and suddenly you’re hit with a frightening thought…
Nicole Ambrose, LCSW


How to Stop Smoking Through Hypnosis
Every day there is someone out there who tries to break an unhealthy habit. Every year, people sit down to make a New Year’s resolution...
Tatiana St. Germain, LMHC


How to Support a Child with Social Anxiety
Many parents consider shyness and social anxiety as one and the same. However, social anxiety is more complex than general shyness...
Dr. Halle Roebuck, LMFT


Navigating The Holidays With Your In-Laws
The holidays can be a wonderful time filled with joy, happiness, family, and friends. But it also has a way to bring stress and anxiety...
Jamie Ratowski, LMFT
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