Preteens today are navigating increasingly complex emotional landscapes. Anxiety, overwhelm, sensitivity, and self-doubt often begin to emerge during these years, sometimes without the language or tools needed to make sense of what they’re experiencing. For many children, emotions can feel sudden, intense, and confusing. They may not yet have the ability to clearly express what’s […]
He came to me as a complete skeptic. Therapy, hypnotherapy, breathwork—it all sounded a bit “out there” to him. It was a family member who suggested he book a call with me. His main struggles were anxiety, constant self-consciousness, and a relentless inner critic that made him feel like he wasn’t good enough. He constantly […]
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 […]
How to Stop Taking Things Personally: Reclaiming Your Peace Through a Shift in Perception | Amority Health 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: Have you ever felt gutted by […]
I have been remiss to not yet mention play as self-care. It was staring me right in the face, but I had not yet named it. Self-care is play and play is self-care. Enjoyment. Fun. Geeking out on whatever lights you up. There are all types of play. The play you schedule. The play you […]
Many of us struggle daily with a relentless inner voice that criticizes, doubts, and undermines our worth. This “inner critic” can fuel anxiety, shame, and self-doubt, making it difficult to experience peace and joy. If you’ve ever found yourself trapped by negative self-talk, you’re not alone—and there is hope. At Restoring You Christian Counseling, […]
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The start of a new year often carries an unspoken pressure to “start over,” to be better, stronger, or more accomplished than before. For many African American individuals and families, however, the concept of *new beginnings* is more complex. It is shaped by history, cultural resilience, generational responsibility, and lived experiences with systemic stressors. As […]
Perimenopause and menopause are natural transitions – but for many women, they can feel anything but natural. Yes, we hear plenty about hot flashes and night sweats. What’s talked about far less are the inner experiences: the sudden anxiety that seems to come out of nowhere, the brain fog that makes simple tasks feel harder, […]
