The Benefits of Therapy: You Don’t Have to Be in Crisis to Start

Do you need to be struggling with a mental health crisis to go to therapy? Not at all. One of the biggest misconceptions about therapy is that something has to be seriously wrong before you make an appointment. Many people first consider therapy after a breakup, during a major life transition, following a loss, or […]

High-Functioning Anxiety: Signs, Causes & How Therapy Helps

Can You Have Anxiety Even If You Seem Completely Fine? Yes. Many people struggling with anxiety are still going to work, keeping up with responsibilities, maintaining relationships, and getting through their day. From the outside, everything may look completely fine. Inside, it can feel very different. Your mind might rarely feel quiet. You replay conversations, […]

Let’s Talk About Sex: Erectile Dysfunction And The Mind

Erectile Dysfunction, or ED, is a very common condition, one that most men will experience at least briefly at some point in their lives. But even though it is very common, it often isn’t openly discussed. Experiencing ED can make intimacy challenging and lead to a lack of intimacy in relationships or create difficulty in […]

Parenting A Teen

Having a baby is such a joyful event. We think about the cuteness, the laughs, and the snuggles. We do not think about what that cuteness will become for a few hormonal years- the teen years (and perhaps a couple of years before that). Teenagers seem to lose control over their emotions. They may seem […]

Caring For An Aging Loved One

When I was visiting home recently I was able to watch my mother taking care of her aging father, and I was struck by the degree of patience and dedication involved in the care of an aging loved one After a week, I noticed myself getting frustrated when my grandfather would forget what he was […]

Five Long-Term Impacts of Childhood Abuse

Our experiences throughout life can affect our mental health in the present day. Our experiences while growing up often shape how we choose to respond to situations and treat ourselves. Childhood abuse may include (but is not limited to) physical abuse, emotional abuse, neglect, and household issues (substance abuse, witnessing events, etc). Our childhood experiences […]