What Exactly Is Self-Care?
Self-care gets a bad rap. If you’ve ever been told to “practice some self-care,” it was probably from your well-meaning friend who talks about how their new bullet journal changed their life, or your...
View ArticleThe Toxic Cycle of Perfectionism & Procrastination
While perfectionism at face value may sound great (“Who doesn’t want to be the best versions of themselves?”), it can lead to difficulties in your life that can be hard to acknowledge. It sounds...
View ArticleHow to Survive the Holidays & Foster Healthier Relationships Along the Way
For some, the phrase “Happy Holidays” brings about images of smiling faces, fun-filled memories, and feelings of joy. For others, the holidays are associated with family conflict, disappointment, and...
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OCD Explained
We recently launched our new Intensive CBT Program for Anxiety and OCD. We thought we could take some time to explain more about OCD below. We’ve all heard people casually throwing around the phrase,...
View ArticleBusting Some Myths About Postpartum Mental Health
Becoming a parent is an incredibly meaningful and fulfilling experience. However, it is also a time filled with stress and challenges. It’s estimated that approximately 1 in 5 mothers will experience...
View ArticlePromoting Healthy Futures: The Benefits of Bringing Young Children to Therapy
Preventative care, including routine well-child visits and dental cleanings, is common in medicine. Yet when it comes to mental health, people often take a “wait and see” approach, even once...
View ArticleSocial Anxiety Disorder: When Functional Anxiety Backfires
Where Social Anxiety Comes From Everybody has some social anxiety. In fact, if you had no social anxiety at all, you would struggle to function in everyday life. Social anxiety, or the fear of negative...
View ArticleThe Mental Health Benefits of Gratitude
Thanksgiving means different things to different people. For some, it represents a time to eat good food and spend time with loved ones. For others, it’s a reminder of estranged relationships or what...
View ArticleWhat is DBT & is it Right for Me?
You have probably heard of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) if you have casually researched therapy approaches online. Though a widely popular treatment, DBT is often difficult to find in practice....
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“Exposure Therapy Changed My Life”
The work I did with Dr. Shikatani for my dog phobia changed my life! I am 58 years old and spent my entire life dealing with an irrational extreme phobia of dogs, which led to significant avoidance...
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