Holidays and Mental Health: How to Overcome the Holiday Blues

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Holidays and Mental Health: How to Overcome the Holiday Blues

The holidays are supposed to be a time to celebrate, but every year we receive a deluge of phone calls right after dinner time on Thanksgiving and Christmas, all from people in search of a therapist.  Unfortunately, the holidays are also a hotbed for mental illness. If there’s any sort of underlying trauma, depression, or familial conflict, the holidays are … Read More

How to Deal With Family Around the Holidays

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Dealing With Family During the Holidays

Every year around the holidays, we see an influx of referrals and inquiries from people who struggle to deal with their families.  Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or another reason for gathering, the holidays bring people together—and not always for the better.  For some families, the holidays are one of the few times members see each other throughout the year, and … Read More

Marriage Couples Counseling: What to Expect

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We’ve all heard it before: About 50% of marriages end in divorce.  It’s a heartbreaking truth, and the issues that drive divorce forward can cause undue stress, anxiety, and depression—especially in issues of “gray divorce” (a growing trend where couples divorce after they’ve both turned 50 years old).  Therapy can help. In fact, research shows that therapy can benefit 70% … Read More

September Is Suicide Prevention Month: What Is Suicidal Ideation?

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September Is Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide is serious. If you’re at risk of hurting yourself or attempting suicide, call 911 or the suicide lifeline at 988.  September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time to acknowledge the members of our family, friends, and community who struggle with mental health and suicidal ideation. While the entire month is dedicated to suicide prevention, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention … Read More

The Ultimate Guide to Sexual Assault Therapy

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Sexual Assault Therapy

Sexual assault is an unfathomably traumatic experience that leaves deep scars on both the body and the mind. Navigating the aftermath can feel overwhelming, but therapy offers a beacon of hope.  This comprehensive guide is here to support survivors and their loved ones through this challenging journey marked by well-informed trauma therapy. Your journey toward healing starts here. Let this … Read More

What Is Gray Divorce? How to Survive Divorce After 50

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Gray Divorce

Your wedding day is often the happiest day of your life. Between marrying your best friend, celebrating with family, and dancing the night away, there are hundreds of wonderful moments to enjoy. The last thing on your mind is divorce.  Unfortunately, somewhere between 40-50% of marriages end in divorce, according to the American Psychological Association. And more and more, these … Read More

First Responder Therapy: Helping Heroes Through Trauma

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First Responder Therapy

First responders have difficult jobs. Police officers regularly face intense, life-threatening scenarios. Firefighters risk their lives every time they run into a burning building. And paramedics provide emergency care in even the most gruesome scenarios. With so many stressful hazards thrown into a single shift, many of these individuals inquire about first responder therapy.  And that’s a good thing. Mental, … Read More

Therapy For Teachers: Ins and Outs of Counseling for Educators

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Teacher Therapy

It takes a special type of person to work in education. You have to be smart, articulate, in touch with pop culture, have a passion for working with kids, and love learning. Unfortunately, we’re seeing more and more educators—the people who help shape and raise the next generation of adults—entering therapy for teachers.  The mental health of teachers across the … Read More

What Is EMDR Therapy?

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What Is EMDR Therapy?

Many of us have painful memories that seem to haunt us throughout the day. These moments from the past creep into our psyche, and they interfere with our moods, our relationships, and even our careers.  Obviously, we’re big believers in therapy, but we’re especially excited about EMDR therapy, a powerful form of therapy that “rewires” the way our brain accesses … Read More