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, […]
Achievement Grief: Why Success Can Feel Empty for High Achievers | Amority Health Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S This article was originally published on Amority Health’s Blog – Shifting Perceptions: Read the original article You Did Everything You Set Out to Do… So Why Does it Feel […]
In a world that feels uncertain and scary, people can develop more rigid thinking to regain a sense of control or safety. Unfortunately, this can lead to broken relationships, loneliness, and isolation. Below, I address common thinking pitfalls related to relationships and how to manage them. Black and white thinking (also known as “all-or-nothing thinking”)- […]
Many adults are only diagnosed with ADHD later in life because their symptoms were misunderstood or overlooked during childhood. Some individuals learned to mask their struggles, while others were labeled as “disorganized,” “lazy,” or “anxious” instead of receiving proper support. In adults, ADHD symptoms often appear differently than they do in children, making diagnosis more […]
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that makes it hard for people to focus, stay still, and control their impulses. People with ADHD might daydream a lot, have trouble paying attention, fidget, or act without thinking. It’s not just about being distracted or hyper; ADHD can affect how someone thinks, learns, and handles everyday tasks. […]
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 […]
Benefits of Group Therapy: Healing Happens in Community – Not in Isolation Healing is not meant to be a solo journey. While individual therapy offers deep, personalized work, healing in community taps into our need to be seen, supported, and understood by others who “understands.” Group therapy creates a space where people can grow together, […]
Is it hard to quiet your worries and turn your mind off? Stress and anxiety can drain our physical and psychological resources, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Take this quiz to see how you are coping with stress in your life: Does it feel like you can’t turn off your mind and stop your negative thoughts […]
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 […]
3 Tips for New Year’s Resolutions 1. Make them small, measurable and attainable. “I want to get healthier this year” becomes “I’ll go to the gym twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings for 45 minutes.” 2. Set yourself up for success! Planning to workout? Prep your water bottle and workout clothes the night […]
