If you are new to therapy or exploring different treatment options, you may have heard of a psychiatric evaluation. A “psych” evaluation sounds intimidating, but in reality, it’s more like “pre-therapy.” Millions of Americans are diagnosed with a treatable mental illness each year. These disorders can range from anxiety to depression, eating disorders, psychosis, and more….
Therapy is rewarding and worthwhile, but that doesn’t make the first visit particularly easy. While the idea of therapy can make you feel calm and supported, the first step can rattle a few nerves. We’re here to let you know that the first step is a gigantic step toward increased mental health and wellbeing. It’s…
Most people are familiar with the benefit and common necessity of therapy. For those who need a fresh perspective to help them understand their emotions or require guidance as they work through challenges to overcome barriers, therapy can be a valuable, rewarding and life-changing tool. Although in-person therapy is typically the most popular mental health…
Are you and your partner struggling to see eye-to-eye? Have you tried to talk through your problems but feel like nothing is changing? Is your partner resisting or refusing to give couples counseling a chance? Most couples go through rocky periods during their relationship. Sometimes conflict is triggered by a specific event. Other times, it’s…
As a therapist, I often have a front-row seat to relationship miracles. Well, okay, there are no miracles. The fact is “fixing” a relationship takes work. It takes two people wanting it to work and then putting in the effort. I have seen couples go from nearly ending it to being back in love and…