Jun 26, 2020 | Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
I think it’s safe to say we’re all weary of hearing the words UNPRECEDENTED and NEW NORMAL. In this transitional season of coronavirus, the abrupt involuntary changes of physical distancing, restricting our travel, wearing masks, and self-quarantining have triggered...
Jun 5, 2020 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment. (adaa.org) Anxiety disorders develop from a complex set of factors, including genetics, brain chemistry,...
Apr 24, 2020 | Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
Uncertainty in and of itself can be a tremendous stressor. We naturally want to know what to anticipate so we can make necessary adjustments in order to feel more secure in the present. However, when we are unable to gather accurate or incomplete information or...
Apr 17, 2020 | Child & Teen Counseling, Individual Counseling
As a therapist who specializes in trauma, I want to take this opportunity to write about how our current situation, with COVID-19, may affect us as a (potential) collective trauma and/or individual trauma, and how you can decrease your chances of having traumatic...
Apr 10, 2020 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
Well, I’m sure most of us have just about had it with this whole COVID-19 pandemic. Closed-up, locked-down, restricted, forbidden to move freely, forced to not congregate, recommended wardrobe adjustments and on and on we could go. How are we all supposed to navigate...