Shifting Perceptions During Change: Finding Ground When Life Feels Uncertain | Amority Health Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S Quick Summary: Change, whether chosen or unexpected, can shake everything we thought we knew. Our brains may crave stability, so even positive transitions can bring anxiety, […]
Burnout is a form of emotional exhaustion that can occur in response to persistent and unrelenting stress. Since COVID-19 lockdowns, many people struggled to establish boundaries between work and home, and, in some cases, to juggle the twin demands of work, home school and childcare with no supports in place – the perfect combination of […]
Burnout can show up under the surface at first: irritability, exhaustion, trouble focusing, emotional distance, or the sense that you are carrying too much for too long. Counselling can offer a grounded place to slow down, understand what is happening, and begin rebuilding steadier ways of working, relating, and recovering. Sometimes burnout looks like getting […]
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 […]
I have had many sessions with clients (mainly men) on a concept for which they struggle to overcome. That is, trying (and usually failing) to be Superman in our everyday lives. I believe at some point in our lives, we want to be a hero or at least experience something which identifies us as heroic. […]
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 […]
Struggling through new changes? Changes like those listed below can be a source of stress and anxiety for many of us. Therapy can help. Career change, loss of a job, other changes in the workplace Change in school, starting college Moving to a new place Loss of an important relationship Beginning a new relationship or […]
Every January, people set goals with genuine hope and motivation—only to feel discouraged weeks later when old patterns resurface. If you’ve ever felt excited on January 1st and defeated by February, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. This cycle isn’t a failure of willpower or discipline. More often, it’s a mismatch between conscious goals and […]
No Accountability, No Consistency: The Power of Life Coaching Consistency is the bridge between intention and transformation. Most people don’t fail because they lack desire, intelligence, or even discipline—they fail because they lack accountability. Without accountability, goals drift, habits fade, and momentum stalls. The truth is simple: no accountability, no consistency. Accountability is not control; […]
Return to God, Restore Relationships, Reignite Purpose Every season of confusion, broken relationships, or lost direction shares a common root: misplaced identity. When identity drifts away from God, purpose becomes unclear and relationships begin to fracture. The journey back to clarity always starts the same way—returning to God and anchoring identity in Christ. […]
