Social anxiety is a common condition that can make you feel like an outsider, but you are not alone. It can cause a lot of distress in your life, but it's also treatable and manageable. This article will give you some tips for managing social anxiety and living a more comfortable life.

You may be wondering if you have a problem with substance use. You're asking yourself if it's time to cut down or stop using substances altogether. These are good questions! There's no shame in asking for help and there is no one-size-fits-all answer to your question. In order for us to answer these questions we must first define what a problem with substance use is, then we can get into whether or not you might consider getting help.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's thought to be caused primarily by the lack of sunlight during certain times of year. It can affect anyone but is most common in people with a history of mood disorders. One way to tell if you're experiencing SAD is if your symptoms are worse in winter months than other times during the year

It’s hard to know what kind of therapist will be good for you. There are many factors to consider. This guide will help you determine what to look for in your therapist search.

Wondering if therapy works? Or maybe you've heard it works and you're wondering how and why. Here are some common questions about therapy and what you can expect when starting this journey:

As January gets underway, you may be inclined to make some New Year's Resolutions. This is a common time for reflection and goal setting; but it’s no secret that more people make resolutions than actually stick to them. If you're looking for sustainable ways to achieve your goals, it's important to avoid unrealistic expectations and perfectionism. In this blog post, we'll explain how you can make your New Year's resolutions more sustainable.

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues in the world. However, it can be incredibly difficult to manage. In this post we'll share some tips for managing your anxiety using mindfulness techniques that can help you learn to manage anxious thoughts and feelings so that you can live a more fulfilling life!

Have you ever heard someone use the term "inner child" and wondered what it meant? In this guide, we'll explore what an inner child is, how we can use it to our advantage, and how therapists can help with inner child work.

Hallmark tells us that the holiday season is full of cheer. This is certainly true for some of us, but for others, the holiday season may trigger discomfort and difficult feelings. Some of the holiday stressors that contribute to these feelings include extended time with family, financial stress, an emphasis on food, and the reminder that some of our loved ones are no longer with us. Keep reading for some tips and tricks this holiday season!

Have you ever responded negatively to a situation and just thought “why is this affecting me so strongly?” Or maybe you’ve had trouble breaking a habit or changing a behavior. You might have low self-esteem and constantly beat yourself up, or maybe you can’t seem to shake the anxiety and depression that have been causing you suffering. At the root of all these things might be negative core beliefs.

Whether you're feeling down in the dumps or just looking to improve your mental health, gratitude is a powerful tool that can help you feel better and live a more fulfilling life. In this article we'll discuss how to develop a daily gratitude practice, how it works and what the benefits are.

Setting boundaries is an important skill to learn that helps with mental health and wellness, and allows you to maintain a healthy relationship with other people. Setting boundaries means that you express your thoughts and feelings clearly, while respecting the thoughts and feelings of others. In this post, I'll cover how to set boundaries with friends, family members, coworkers, and more!

What's the best way to treat anxiety? It might be exposure therapy. Exposure therapy is a way of treating anxiety that involves systematically exposing yourself to the source of your fear. It's used to treat many different types of anxiety and phobias, including panic disorder, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), specific phobias and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Trauma can impact every part of your life, from your relationships and career to how you perceive yourself. In this post, we'll explore how trauma might affect daily life by looking at some common examples.

It may seem obvious to some, but not everyone knows exactly what trauma is. When we say trauma we are generally referring to any painful event that causes us to have a lingering emotional response. Most of the time that leads to trouble coping with life.

Have you experienced a recent loss? Having trouble focusing on anything but the longing for things to go back to normal? Or maybe you are obsessing or ruminating about a loss or a major change, or stuck on a traumatic event that has occurred in your life.

The early days of sobriety are often the most difficult. You are just starting to get your life back, and you have to face all of the challenges that come with it. Alcohol, drugs or another addiction have taken so much from you. And now, it's hard to rebuild. It can be tough to find joy in anything when you're struggling with addiction, particularly in the early days of recovery. But it is important to remember the reasons you are making this choice…

Living with addiction is complicated. Even in recovery. If you’ve considered addiction or substance abuse treatment before, you may have noticed that there are a lot of different programs out there designed to help you in your journey towards healing and wellness.