Social anxiety is a common and often misunderstood challenge that many people face. It’s more than just feeling shy or nervous in social situations; it can be a deeply distressing experience that interferes with daily life, relationships, and well-being. If you often find yourself overwhelmed by fear of judgment, worry about embarrassing moments, or […]
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 […]
In every relationship, whether romantic, familial, or friendship-based, establishing healthy boundaries is essential for maintaining respect, trust, and emotional well-being. Boundaries serve as guidelines that help individuals define how they want to be treated and how much they are willing to give emotionally, physically, and mentally. Without these boundaries, relationships can become overwhelming, draining, or […]
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, […]
ADHD, Trauma, and the Shame Spiral How to Interrupt the Cycle of Overwhelm and Self-Blame “I keep messing up. I forget things, I zone out, I say the wrong thing—and then I beat myself up for days. What’s wrong with me?” If that inner monologue sounds familiar, you might be caught in what therapists call […]
Borderline Personality Disorder: When Every Emotion Feels Like an Emergency: Life with BPD If you’ve ever felt like your emotions are just too loud, like your reactions come too fast and too hard and you can’t hit pause, you’re not alone. If you’ve been told you’re “Too much,” “too sensitive,” or that […]
If you’ve ever felt like your emotions run the show, or like you’re stuck in a loop of intense reactions, relationship blowups, or deep shame, you’re not alone. And you’re not beyond help. That’s where something called DBT comes in. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (don’t let the name scare you) is basically a super practical, powerful set of tools […]
our step-by-step guide to scheduling a free consultation and beginning your healing journey Starting therapy is a big step — especially when you’re seeking trauma-focused care. Many people in Ohio hesitate to reach out because they’re unsure what happens next, how to get started, or whether they’ll feel comfortable sharing their story. At The Trauma […]
How to stay connected when technology takes over. Your teen walks in from school, drops their backpack, and immediately grabs their phone. You ask about their day — “Fine.” You try again — “What did you do in band today?” “Nothing.” The conversation ends before it starts, and within seconds, they’re scrolling, texting, or gaming. […]
Let’s be real – perimenopause and menopause are no joke. One day you’re confidently running a meeting, and the next you’re in the grocery store wondering why you’re crying in front of the frozen peas. Welcome to the hormonal rollercoaster that is midlife. Hot flashes, mood swings, memory lapses, and sudden cravings for solitude (or […]
