Many ambitious professionals, particularly those in high-stress fields, can relate to feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and like you’re not good enough. You may even find yourself striving for perfection in all areas of your life. While these qualities can be helpful in certain situations, anxiety, issues with self-esteem, and perfectionism can lead to burnout, decreased job…
Ideal Mental Care and Wellness Center is a top-tier mental health care provider that offers comprehensive care for clients seeking to optimize their mental health. Here are some reasons why you should consider Ideal Mental Care and Wellness Center for your mental health care needs: Evidence-Based Treatment Plans At Ideal Mental Care and Wellness Center,…
Naloxone is considered a life-saving drug because it reverses the effects of opioids when a person is overdosing. Opioids are one of the deadliest drugs. With the rise of fentanyl, the US is going through a crisis. Drugs like heroin and fentanyl are the top substances responsible for drug overdoses. This is exactly why the…
A loving and solid romantic relationship can be a go-to source of comfort, motivation, and inspiration. But, as with all the good stuff in life, healthy relationships often need a little elbow grease and groundwork. That’s why seeking therapy—like premarital counseling—is a smart move for all couples, even when their relationship is going well. Working…
Creating online therapy profiles Therapy seekers form their first impressions of a prospective therapist while reading their online profiles. How can you, as a therapist, use your profile text to distinguish yourself while remaining accessible? At a recent webinar for therapists hosted by Headway, Ryan Schwartz, Founder & CEO of Mental Health Match, shared six…
I am integrating EMDR or EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION and REPROCESSING into my therapy practice. I have always supported this important modality for trauma healing, and now I can help my clients with deeper emotional healing. EMDR is a form of psychotherapy that has been shown to be effective in the treatment of various psychological conditions, including addiction. Sex…
In a world where your next meal is just a click away and dressing for work now means wearing a button-up with sweats for Zoom work meetings, mental health support has also undergone a digital revolution. Gone are the days when your only option was to hop in your car and drive to a therapist’s…
The Ebb and Flow of the Ocean Mirrors Our Internal Experience, If We Let It. “Being fully present isn’t something that happens once and then you have achieved it; it’s being awake to the ebb and flow and movement and creation of life, being alive to the process of life itself…” — Pema Chodron The…
How I got from “there to here.” My backstory. I grew up in a family of classical musicians, the youngest of four kids. I attended the Manhattan School of Music in New York City, with the goal of winning a principal oboe position with a symphony orchestra. Just prior to my college graduation, my mother…
When a family member sees someone they love suffering, naturally, they want to help. This is human nature. But with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the support we give is often counterproductive. If you are providing support in the form of accommodations, you probably do not realize that you are feeding OCD’s monster and aiding in maintaining…