We love the idea of newness. A fresh start. A clean slate. A sudden burst of motivation that finally makes everything in our lives line up. In faith spaces, “newness” can sound even more immediate—like once you pray the right prayer, choose the right habits, or “let it go,” you should feel different right away. […]
If you’re a woman who feels constantly overwhelmed, distracted, or “behind” – despite trying hard to stay organized – you’re not alone. Many women with ADHD go years without a diagnosis, often being misunderstood or misdiagnosed along the way. The truth is, ADHD in women can look very different than the stereotypical hyperactive presentation, and […]
Struggling to tell if it’s OCD or ADHD? Learn the key differences, overlapping symptoms, and why getting the right diagnosis matters for effective treatment. Many people struggle with racing thoughts, difficulty focusing, anxiety, or a sense of being mentally “stuck.” If that sounds familiar, you may have wondered whether you are dealing with ADHD, OCD, […]
If the idea of sitting across from a therapist in a quiet office makes you want to reschedule approximately forever, you’re not alone. For a lot of people, the traditional therapy setup creates more anxiety than it relieves. The eye contact. The tissues on the table. The sense that you’re supposed to say something profound […]
I often hear parents tell me their kids are doing fine with their divorce. However, when I ask the child how they are doing, they often say they are stuck in the middle of war. I also have many parents who are thinking about divorce ask me, “how will this affect my child?” This is […]
As a man, does asking for help feel foreign or ‘wrong’ somehow? It may be that many traditionally male tenets may be useful or adaptative in certain environments. However, at least some of them might come at a significant cost in other areas. A relatively recent study shows that at least for some men, believing […]
Life can feel like an endless to-do list. Between errands, chasing kids around, demanding work schedules, and maintaining a household, it’s easy to let your relationship take a backseat. Date nights might occasionally break up the routine, but lasting relationships require something deeper—a long-term glue that holds you together beyond just the next evening […]
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Virtually all of the people that come to me for support with body image challenges tell me a similar story; they have been trying to focus on “body positivity” but they think they are failing because they don’t feel 100% confident in their body’s appearance and still have negative thoughts about their body. My response […]
Anxiety is a common experience, but it affects each of us differently. If you’re dealing with generalized anxiety or a more specific form like health anxiety, finding the right therapeutic approach can make all the difference in managing your symptoms and improving your quality of life. At Monarch Psychology, we understand the importance of finding […]
