Sex and porn addiction is a much more common concern than most realize. Due to its stigma, people are less likely to reach out for help despite the often severe consequences it can create. Like most addictions, sex and porn addiction consists of problematic behaviors, preoccupations, negative consequences, and potential physical harm. Sex addiction is…
Let’s talk about social anxiety. You know, that unsettling feeling when you’re at a party, and your heart starts racing so fast you think it’ll jump out of your chest, or when you’re about to make a presentation and your palms turn clammy and uncomfortable, or even when you’re getting ready to go see a…
Panic attacks can be overwhelming and distressing, but you’re not alone in this experience. Millions of people around the world face panic attacks, and with the right strategies, you can learn to cope with and manage them effectively. Understanding Panic Attacks: Panic attacks are intense surges of fear or anxiety that can manifest suddenly and…
How can you tell a difference? Is therapy worthwhile if it’s “only normal anxiety” and not a disorder? What Is Anxiety? Anxiety is your birthright as an owner of a brain and nervous system; there’s nothing abnormal about it. It’s a physical sensation we often first notice as a tightness or weight on the chest…
When I say healing is overrated, I mean healing with an end goal is impossible. As a client, I can get stuck in this framework sometimes. Like healing is a to-do list, and when something comes up for me — a trigger, a conflict, feeling small, an adult temper tantrum — the list gets longer….
Relationship burnout often starts subtly, but its impact can be significant. Take a moment to reflect on your own experiences. Do you find that you and your partner are constantly arguing or unable to have meaningful conversations? Are you feeling disconnected, as if your partner doesn’t understand you or isn’t meeting your needs? Perhaps you…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Tools to Utilize DBT skills work best with repetition and practice (the more you use them the easier they will come to you in a moment of distress). The modules include mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. This page will focus on the first two modules to start as it…
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde Abstract Self-concept and identity are reliant on a strong sense of self-worth. The stronger the foundation on which children base their perceptions, assumptions, and beliefs of themselves, the better equipped they are to participate in a civil society (Broderick & Blewitt, 2015). Among the many…
The postpartum period is an incredible journey marked by the arrival of your little one and the start of your transformation into motherhood. Amidst the excitement and joy, it’s completely normal to experience intense emotions that sometimes feel like a tidal wave. This phenomenon, known as “emotional flooding,” can have a significant impact on your…
Do you find yourself constantly striving for perfection, feeling like nothing is ever good enough? Are you plagued by stress and anxiety, fearing failure and disappointing others? If so, you may be struggling with perfectionism. At our counseling center, we understand the toll that perfectionism can take on your mental health and overall well-being. In…