AI is everywhere. You can’t scroll, type, or even breathe on the internet without bumping into some new tech that’s supposedly going to “revolutionize” your life. But for a lot of people, AI doesn’t feel like a revolution—it feels like a threat. You’re not alone if you’ve ever wondered: Am I going to be replaced? […]
You may have heard the term eating disorder – and perhaps you know someone who lives with one. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions marked by disrupted eating patterns and a harmful impact on both physical and emotional well-being. In this blog, we aim to shed light on what eating disorders are, explore several […]
Anyone who has a teenager knows that the teenager think that they know everything and they do not need anyone’s help, especially teenage boys. Many parents have had major arguments with their teenagers because they have tried to offer their teenagers advice about how to handle different lite situations. I have had many teenagers sit […]
As a therapist, I often work with families navigating the complexities of blending two households into one. The process of forming a blended family can be both rewarding and challenging, as it involves merging different personalities, parenting styles, and life histories. Whether you’re remarried, welcoming stepchildren into your home, or adding new members to your […]
If you’re a high achiever, you’ve probably been told that more success will bring you more happiness. While reaching milestones like higher wages, accomplished goals, and aiming for even greater heights can feel rewarding, they often have the opposite effect. These higher aspirations can make your past achievements feel less meaningful, leaving you feeling more […]
Imagine your brain as a smoke detector. Its job is to alert you when danger arises—like a fire. For most people, this system works perfectly: the alarm sounds only when there’s an actual threat, and once the danger is resolved, it stops. But for someone living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), this alarm system is faulty […]
We have had an epidemic of children and teenagers dealing with depression, anxiety, suicidal feelings and drug overdoses, since the pandemic (CDC). In fact, many statistics show that this epidemic started prior to the pandemic (CDC). Additionally, besides these mental health issues, the research has found loneliness in an epidemic in the United States […]
We often label ourselves or others as “shy,” “outgoing,” “sensitive,” or “resilient,” believing these traits define who we are at our core. But what if these so-called personality traits are actually responses to our past experiences, especially trauma? Understanding this can open the door to profound healing and self-acceptance. The Myth of a Fixed Personality […]
Imagine being able to tell your brain that the traumatic event that haunts you never actually occurred. For many suffering from PTSD, this might sound like an impossible dream. Trauma triggers our Fight, Flight, or Freeze response system automatically. Whether you fought, fled, or froze, you survived the event, but your brain remembers it. This […]
It’s Valentines Day and many people are thinking about their relationships. We often think about adults when we think about relationships. We especially think about adults when we think or hear about domestic violence. However, physically, emotionally and verbally abusive relationships occur in teenage relationships too. While reviewing this subject I came upon a video […]
