Conviction, shame, and anxiety can feel surprisingly similar. All three can bring a sense of heaviness, mental noise, or a strong urge to withdraw. You might notice tension in your body, trouble sleeping, or thoughts that keep looping. Because they overlap in how they feel, it’s easy to mislabel what’s happening inside—especially during stressful seasons […]
Feeling emotionally numb can be a confusing and isolating experience. You might find it hard to connect with your feelings, relationships, or even your purpose. Emotional numbness is often a response to trauma, stress, or prolonged emotional pain—it’s your mind’s way of protecting you from hurt. However, when numbness persists, it can affect your […]
What’s Keeping You Stuck?: Understanding Attachment Styles and How to Find Security | Amority Health Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC-Associate Supervised by Amber Quaranta Leech, PHD, LPC-S This article was originally published on Amority Health’s Blog – Shifting Perceptions: Read the original article Quick Summary: Sometimes, the patterns that keep us feeling stuck […]
As a clinician, my primary goal is to help clients experience meaningful relief in a way that feels safe, empowering, and respectful of their pace. Over the years, I’ve trained in and utilized a variety of evidence-based approaches, always paying close attention to what truly helps clients move forward, not just intellectually, but emotionally and […]
In the modern world, anxiety often feels like an uninvited guest that refuses to leave. Whether it is the pressure of a demanding career, the weight of family responsibilities, or the constant noise of a 24-hour news cycle, the feeling of being overwhelmed is a nearly universal human experience. For many, this internal “noise” […]
Change is the only constant in life, yet it is often the thing we fear most. Whether you are moving to a new city, switching careers, finishing a degree, or navigating the end of a long-term relationship, transition periods share a common, uncomfortable thread: uncertainty. We often refer to these phases as “liminal spaces”—the threshold […]
This blog is based on a book review for class. The hope of this review is to create a resource that helps clients better understand the therapeutic process—particularly the roles of anxiety, defenses, and emotional engagement. While people come to therapy either needing change, wanting change or hearing they need to […]
The other day, I heard about a woman in a therapist group who was struggling with loneliness as an “empty nester.” She wanted to build friendships and perhaps find a romantic partner, but despite her efforts to engage in groups and host events, she found that people didn’t seem to connect with her. She described […]
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Life can often feel overwhelming. Challenges, setbacks, and moments of doubt may cloud our hearts and minds, leaving us searching for peace and encouragement. In these times, faith-filled affirmations can be powerful tools to lift your spirits and renew your hope. When rooted in biblical truths, affirmations become not just positive statements but declarations […]
