You may be nervous about something important you need to do. Maybe it’s a social event where you will be meeting new people. Or perhaps you need to give a presentation at work or school in front of your peers, professor or boss. Or maybe you are even getting ready for something major— like playing…
Career transitions can be both thrilling and daunting experiences. As womxn, we often find ourselves juggling multiple roles and responsibilities, making the decision to change career paths with no experience even more intimidating. However, it’s essential to remember that starting over in a new career is not an insurmountable task. With the right guidance and…
As a mental health therapist with 15 years of experience, I have learned many tools along the way to help cope with everyday stress, improve confidence, and cope with symptoms of depression and anxiety. I wanted to compile a short list to help others with some simple skills you can implement in your everyday life….
This content was originally published on Quora and updated on 8/11/2023. You can view the original post here. The diagnosis of PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, is becoming more and more common as traumatic stress becomes less stigmatized. Someone can meet many, but not all, criteria for PTSD but not have a PTSD diagnosis. Still, trauma…
The past few weeks I’ve been reminded repeatedly of how important it is to maintain my optimism because it is a bedrock of my life foundation and a direct supplier of my emotional wellness. More and more I notice of how many things seem to challenge my ability to look at the bright side, and…
Addiction is a chronic disease that can affect every aspect of a person’s life. The compulsive dependence on illicit substances can result in dire consequences. Addiction recovery is a challenging and often overwhelming journey that is riddled with hurdles and obstacles. These obstacles range from physical and emotional withdrawals to the temptation of relapse. However,…
Let’s talk about burnout and boundaries. Burnout is something most people experience at some point in their lives. The most common type of burnout that I hear about is job/career burnout. Since we spend so much of our time at work, job burnout can begin to look like, feel like and/or be accompanied by depression….
This month I plan to be more open and vulnerable in my blog post and want to discuss what I do, as my own person and a therapist, to manage my own mental health. I recently had an experience that inspired me to post an intentional self-disclosure video on social media, and the wave of…
Hi everyone, This is my first ever blog and will likely be my longest post. In my experience as a writer, I have always felt it best to err on the side of openness, but there are also ethical guidelines I must consider as a therapist. Some of what I write may seem a bit…
I know the feeling. You’re feeling burnt out by the pressures and expectations of life; whether it’s from your family, job, friends, school, or maybe even yourself. You feel that you’ve lost touch with who you are and insecurity has clouded your true self. Maybe you are now feeling more anxious than usual or avoiding…