February 20, 2024

Why Teens Do What They Do – A Biological Perspective

As we grow and develop, we begin to see the ways in which we ourselves might have had distorted thinking when we were teenagers. Sometimes, we might even begin to forget what it was like to feel impulsive, or we might forget how much we didn’t know. However, these things are related to more than just life experience, it also reflects the development of our brain.
January 13, 2024

FMLA and Mental Health

Mental health in the workplace has typically been a taboo subject. However, the good news is more organizations are recognizing that mental health is just as important as physical health and offering more and more benefits to support their workers. One of the benefits some employers offer falls under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA),
November 6, 2023

Book Review: Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

Gottlieb explores her personal journey in psychotherapy as she cleverly weaves together several clinical case studies of clients she is treating. These clinical case studies include a seemingly egocentric television producer, an elderly woman facing depression and shame, a newlywed suddenly diagnosed with cancer, and a young woman navigating love and alcohol use.
September 19, 2023

Mental Skills for Student-Athletes

If 90 percent of sports is mental, why do we spend 90-100 percent only on the physical aspect? More and more professional sports organizations are recognizing the strong “mind-body” connection and how that affects self-confidence, sports performance and overall team satisfaction.
August 16, 2023

Creating Calm Spaces

You probably don’t need a therapist to tell you that your environment has a huge impact on your mood and overall well-being. Just think about it, most of us start and end our day at home. A clean, well-thought out environment can help us feel calm and grounded. While a messy, disorganized home can distract us from feeling present and connected. Being more mindful of your environment can help reduce anxiety and low mood. Not sure where to start? No worries! Grab your favorite snack and let's talk about 5 ways you can create a peaceful space at home.
June 5, 2023

More Than Skin Deep: Dealing with Body Dysmorphia.

Body dysmorphia often stems from negative body image, and it can and does impact anyone, at any age. A person experiencing symptoms of body dysmorphia may feel that they are larger than their actual size, experience insecurities regarding how their body looks in comparison to others, and may also struggle with low self-esteem as it relates to their perception and relationship with their bodies. If these thoughts are left unaddressed and allowed to run unchecked, these symptoms can lead to body dysmorphic disorder.
February 10, 2023

Igniting the Spark: Building Love Maps and Sharing Admiration with your Partner

Expressing your love through flowers, gifts and dinner on Valentine’s Day is great, but identifying ways to connect and revisiting your shared values and experiences with your partner can offer long-term strategies for strengthening your relationship.
January 26, 2023

Human Trafficking Awareness Month

January is Human trafficking Awareness Month. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked worldwide – including right here in the United States (Department of Homeland Security, 2022). There are many preconceived notions about what human trafficking is, who it affects and why it happens. This blog will highlight facts and fiction surrounding human trafficking, how you can identify it, as well as how to help support survivors.
January 17, 2023

Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

To better understand what psychedelic assisted therapy is and why it is believed to be effective, it may first be helpful to understand how psychedelics work. According to the National Institutes of Health, “Hallucinogens (psychedelics) are a diverse group of drugs that alter a person’s awareness of their surroundings as well as their own thoughts and feelings.”