by Lauren | Jan 28, 2019 | Emotions, Self-care, Therapy
Combat the Winter Blues Seasonal depression can make getting through the winter even tougher! Signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder Isolation- staying home alone and declining requests to leave your home Increased appetite- eating more than normal. Particularly...
by Lauren | Jan 12, 2019 | Anxiety, Self-care, Substance abuse, Therapy
What do you love most about therapy? I love that therapy empowers the individual. I tell each of my patients that my goal is to work myself out of a job. I want to give you the tools you can take with you so you no longer need me. I revel in the moment when we look...
by Lauren | Dec 29, 2018 | Anxiety, Self-care, Stress Management
What are repetitive thoughts and why might they be a sign of high-functioning anxiety? Repetitive thoughts are thoughts that are stuck in your head and play over and over again. Many times repetitive thoughts are intrusive and occur when you are not expecting them...
by Lauren | Dec 22, 2018 | Self-care, Stress Management, Therapy
Minecraft, Fortnight, Candy Crush, or Call of Duty. All of these video games are popular and they are here to stay. The evolution of handheld devices and smartphones make it possible for gaming to happen whenever the person wants to play. The online community of...
by Lauren | Dec 15, 2018 | Anxiety, Self-care, Therapy
What do you love most about therapy? Being a therapist excites and fulfills me. I truly believe it is what I was meant to do with my life. I work a lot with people who have experienced some very difficult experiences in their lives and the absolute raw strength that...
by Lauren | Nov 24, 2018 | Self-care, Stress Management
Hallmark movies, the Christmas marketing machine, and carols display a happy family and home that set our expectations high for the holiday season. In reality, many people do not have wonderful memories or exciting plans for the holidays. It can be a stressful time. ...
