If you’ve ever been in repeated conflict or unhealthy patterns, you might have asked yourself, “Am I toxic?” Toxic behaviors are developed as a survival technique and aren’t always on purpose. So how do you stop? As a mental health therapist, I am always helping people both identify their toxic patterns and have empathy for […]
The 9 Best CBT for Depression Techniques
Recovering from depression is hard work and can often feel overwhelming! Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, for depression has proven to help bring positive long-term change and bring hope to people who struggle with depression. As a mental health therapist, I love teaching people different CBT techniques to help bring them out of their darkest […]
5 Best Anger Management Exercises you Need
Anger is an intense emotion that can take over your mind and body, making you act in ways you couldn’t imagine. Fortunately, mastering some anger management exercises can help you regain control of your anger! As a mental health therapist, and a former angry person, I know first-hand how out of control anger can make […]
5 Most Important CBT for Anxiety Techniques
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is one of the most common types of therapy since its development in the 1960’s. CBT for anxiety has been proven to help reduce symptoms and help people get to a more comfortable living. As a mental health therapist, I love giving people CBT techniques to practice outside of the […]
7 Tips you Need for Social Anxiety Disorder Treatment
You’ve been invited to go out with your friends, you want to see them, but the thought of being in a crowd makes your stomach hurt, your body shake, and your heart race. Social Anxiety Disorder treatment is possible and easier than you might think! As a mental health therapist, and a person who has […]
39 Living with Anxiety Quotes You’ll Love
Have you ever experienced the feeling of anxiety so intensely that you wonder if anyone else has ever felt that way? Living with anxiety quotes are a great way for those of us with anxiety to know that we are not alone in our struggle. As a mental health therapist, and an anxious person, I […]
3 Steps to Overcome your Fear to Leave the House
Fear to leave the house can be debilitating and isolating. When you feel like it’s unsafe to leave your home, you may start to feel hopeless, trapped in your own body, and you might start thinking, “What is wrong with me?” As a mental health therapist, I have worked with tons of people who struggle […]
How Can I Calm my Anxiety FAST? (3 Must-Have Tips)
If you’ve ever experienced intense anxiety, you have probably found yourself asking, “How can I calm my anxiety fast?!” There are many tips and tricks to manage anxiety, but which ones are best in a pinch? As a mental health therapist, and someone who has personally experienced debilitating anxiety, I have seen what works, what […]
3 Easy-to-Use Journaling Ideas for Mental Health
“Journaling ideas for mental health” is one of the top-searched terms in Google when it comes to journaling. Why? Because people seem to know that journaling can have a tremendous benefit to your mind, body and mood, but many people don’t know where to start. As a mental health therapist, and fellow journal-keeper, I am […]
5 Life-Changing Steps to Help your Fear of Flying
You’ve been planning the trip, you’re excited to create new experiences, but as soon as you click the “purchase ticket” button, your body is filled with dread. Fear of flying can make travel unbearable! Fortunately, it is 100% treatable. Fear of flying, or aerophobia, is a common phenomenon that can limit and frustrate people that […]