There are common themes that arise when I speak to clients, especially those new to therapy, or people that have a lot of internalized judgements, or messages they took in from others, about therapy. The reality is that there is still a lot of stigma in society about mental health and seeking mental health services. This often keeps people from reaching out and when they do, clients often judge themselves or have fears associated with the therapeutic process.  So here are some of the common

Stress seems to be the norm in today’s society. People are managing multiple priorities between their jobs, family, and friends. Stress management is probably the number one discussion that I have with clients on a daily basis. Having a history of working in accounting and management positions for about 10 years, I understand this pressure to perform at work and “do it all”, all too well.  The inbox just seems to get larger, the outbox never increases, the expectations grow every year, and with

The teenage years are complicated for most people. Teenagers are searching for their place in society, exploring where they want to take their life after school, dealing with educational stressors, navigating friendships and parental expectations, all the while their body is transitioning at break neck speedsthrough puberty.  During these times, teenagers often withdraw into their own world and stop communicating with parents or other adults.  This makes it challenging when the teen is dealing

Depression and hopelessness can feel overwhelming and isolating. Often others, and even the individual themselves, judges the presence of depression which just enhances these feelings. Depression is a serious medical condition often requiring professional intervention. There are, however, things that you can do, to cope with symptoms of depression and ensure that symptoms do not become worse.  DO stay connected– Individuals with depression often isolate themselves from others, but connecting

The last few years has shown an increase in the diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder and it saddens me to see how many people are incorrectly diagnosed with this major mental health disorder. There has been a proliferation of this diagnosis, especially in Florida (Well that’s what I can speak too because this is where I have seen the problem).  Whether it is due to lack of knowledge of the disorder, inadequate assessments, or increased insurance payments for this diagnosis, Bipolar Disorder is a

First off, congratulations on taking the first step in seeking help.  You have likely been thinking about seeking help for a while, and starting to take action can feel incredibly empowering.  Okay, so now what? The number of options for therapy can feel overwhelming to say the least. Do you want a therapist, counselor or life coach? Do you need someone with specific experience or theoretical orientation? Should you look for a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social

One of the most common questions clients ask is: “How do I manage anxiety?” or “What do I do when my anxiety gets really bad?” Anxiety is probably one of the most widespread problems that exist in today’s society, whether we call it stress, worrying or anxiety. It’s that feeling of impending doom or that you will fail at something. Or it could be that feeling that you just can’t take one more task being added to your to-do list.  How anxiety plays out, however, can be highly variable and