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Melissa Valentina, PhD, LMFT
Hypnosis for Anxiety
Breathe … in and out … repeat as necessary.
Now … that’s better.
Stress and anxiety can make life a real struggle.
Are you a worrier..


Jordan Zipkin, LMFT
3 Ways to Increase Peace to Survive the Holidays in One Piece
You can hear Santa’s sleigh glide through the sky. You can taste the eggnog touch your lips. At that moment, you...


Heather Keenan, LCSW
Managing Stress During the Holidays
Holiday season. Two words that can create different emotions for different individuals. For some, the holiday season...


Alexa von Oertzen, LMFT
Decreasing Anxiety in Teens Using Narrative Therapy
One of the most transformative moments in the life of a teen is when they realize that inside them, they already have all the strength...


Heather Keenan, LCSW
How To Break Toxic Patterns (or Behaviors)
Do you ever find yourself repeating the same behaviors over and over again and just feeling stuck? Whether it is finding...


Alexa von Oertzen, LMFT
How Can You Deepen Your Bond With Your Teen?
Have you ever felt like you wanted to have a meaningful conversation with your teen but the words never came out the way you
Learn more...


Dr. Heather Violante, PsyD
How to Decrease Anxiety and Feel Successful During the Pandemic
We’re all adjusting to this new way of life, but it could be making you feel anxious or stressed. We may have set goals...


Heather Keenan, LCSW
5 Tips To Get Unstuck To Start Living Your Best Life
Are you feeling frustrated because you have to show up to a 9-5 job that you are miserable at, however you feel you need to stay there...


Jordan Zipkin, LMFT
Using Radical Acceptance to Ease Adapting to Change
We’ve all experienced so many dramatic changes these past few months. For many of us, the structure and routine we relied upon...


Melissa Valentina, PhD, LMFT
Hypnosis Can Help You Cope During a Pandemic
Remember BC, Before Corona? Your goals and dreams were so different than they have been lately. Learn more...


Dr. Alex Gard, DMFT, LMFT, PMH-C
Tips For Moms In Quarantine: The Struggle is Real...
It seems like overnight, every single person on the planet has had to adjust to a new way of living. Learn more...


Jordan Zipkin, LMFT
Simple Mindfulness Exercises to Ease Loneliness During the Pandemic
Across the world, most countries are battling COVID-19 in part through social distancing. While many health experts advise...


Dr. Heather Violante, PsyD
How To See The Silver Lining During a Tragedy
In order to emotionally and mentally survive this pandemic, we need to look at the silver linings.
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Jordan Zipkin, LMFT
Small Steps to Big Change
You may know you need to change some aspect of your life, have at least some idea how to foster it, and yet, Learn more...


Jordan Zipkin, LMFT
Why Am I Addicted?
Specific childhood experiences, paired with genetic predisposition, set the stage for addiction.
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