7 Tips for Coping With Seasonal Depression
There aren’t many people that prefer the gray skies of winter to the sunny blue skies of warmer seasons. But for some people, the seasons changing can lead to feeling something much deeper than a preference. For some people, the change of seasons can lead to an intense mood swing to a serious bout of depression. Known […]
How to Deal With Homophobic Parents: A Guide for Coming Out
Coming out to your parents is an incredibly personal and courageous step. But when your parents hold homophobic beliefs, that courage is often met with fear or uncertainty. Whether you’re still contemplating the conversation or dealing with the aftermath, you don’t have to go through it alone. Here are some common questions that I hear […]
Why You Need Couples’ Counseling Before Marriage
You’ve just recently gotten engaged. You’re excited to spend the rest of your life with the person of your dreams. To this point, your relationship has been nothing but great. So, you’re wondering: why would you need couples counseling before marriage? For a variety of reasons, actually. We’ll discuss them in detail below. 1. It Helps You […]
7 Ways Therapy Can Improve LGBTQ+ Relationships
LGBTQ+ relationships share a lot in common with “traditional” or heterosexual couples. Yet, you and your partner experience unique events that load added struggles on your shoulders. Luckily, LGBTQ+ relationships counselors are trained to address those unique struggles. If you’ve never been to therapy, you may wonder: what’s the big deal? Can’t you and your partner figure […]
Helpful Tips for Coping with Traumatic Events
Sometimes, life truly is not fair. Some of us, for reasons beyond our control, are exposed to traumatic events. The injury can be physical or psychological, but the resulting emotional trauma is very real. This year brought a worldwide pandemic and, with it, a world of pain and anguish to millions around the globe. Systemic […]
What to Expect in Your First Couples Therapy Session
Marriages in America are failing. For every 1000 people in the US, there are 8.2 divorces. That’s up from 6.5 in 2018. Sometimes divorce is the best option. Yet, in many cases, couples therapy sessions can heal damage and provide a healthy way forward. Therapy can help you pinpoint the sources of conflict in your relationship. You […]
LGBTQIA: Gender Therapy for Today’s Society
Many in today’s generation and generations past have found themselves questioning who they are. People report not feeling like they were born into the right body and that the role they’ve been given doesn’t quite match how they feel. One must get gender therapy to help them work through these feelings and figure out who […]
Here’s How Counseling Can Help You Overcome Depression
Are you suffering from depression and unsure of where to turn for help? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, affecting 6.7% of the adult population in the US. This adds up to more than 16 million American adults. While many people take prescription medications to help treat […]
3 Steps to Self-Compassion
“God, you can be so stupid sometimes.” “Why would he be attracted to YOU?” “You’re just going to screw this up.” These are things you would probably never say to another human being unless you’re a real jerk. But how many of us have that inner critic that says these kinds of things all the […]
How to Set Healthy Boundaries
Relationships can only be healthy when both people have the space to be themselves and maintain their personal integrity. Sadly, many people find themselves in relationships, romantic and otherwise, with people who do not respect boundaries and feel entitled to have their needs met regardless of the other person’s. These people most likely grew up […]
