Can Spring Cleaning Relieve Stress & Anxiety?
Stress and anxiety are often caused or increased by a lack of control and order. When we have too much to do or our lives
Navigating Seasonal Trauma Triggers in the Spring
Healing following a traumatic event is a process. Even if you’ve worked in therapy to significantly diminish the effects of trauma on your daily life,
How Therapy Prepares You for Better Relationships
You feel like you’re always single. Like your relationships never seem to last the test of time, or you never feel comfortable or confident in
Challenges to Recovery in the New Year
The process of recovery is ongoing. There will always be challenges to our recovery, but one that we can skip is the new year’s resolution.
What to Expect From EMDR Intensives
Reviewed by Lauren Vilar, LCSW, LCAS — trauma and addiction therapist with 12+ years of clinical experience 1) EMDR Intensive Assessment Session This session serves
Changing the New Year, New You Mentality
Every time a therapist sees the phrase, “New year, new you,” they cringe. At least our therapists at LMV Counseling do. This mentality instills negative
Why Do Depression Symptoms Increase During the Holidays?
The holiday season, depending on whom you ask, starts with Halloween and ends with New Year’s Day. Throughout these months, there are dozens of traditional
Coping with Holiday Grief
Something therapists hear a lot during the holidays is, “I thought I had processed my grief and was moving on. Then, the holidays came around,
The Powerful Impact of Gratitude
Having an attitude of gratitude is something you’ve probably seen stitched onto throw pillows or emblazoned on t-shirts, but years of therapy practice and research
Holiday Stress & Anxiety – Coping & Giving Yourself Grace
The holiday season can quickly fluctuate between happy and filled with fun and excitement to stressful and triggering sadness and difficult emotions. Whether it’s all
Why Should I Consider Therapy? The Top 5 Reasons People Work with Therapists
Therapy is a beneficial resource that helps people lead happier, healthier, more satisfying lives. Still, most people don’t seek therapy until they are in crisis
How Do You Heal From Emotional Pain?
If you’re thinking about ending your life or hurting yourself, reach out right now. Help is available and treatment works. Call or text 988 to