“You should try journaling!” We’ve all heard it before. Whether it’s your therapist, your friend, or your sister, people are ALWAYS recommending therapy journaling as a way to improve mental health. But where do you even begin? As a mental health therapist and personal journal keeper, I am always coming up with journaling prompts to […]
3 Steps to Heal from a Toxic Family
Most people that grow up in a toxic family don’t realize how unhealthy their family is until adulthood. With the term “toxic” getting thrown around a lot these days, how do you know if you are living in a toxic family system? As a mental health therapist who specializes in complex trauma and adult attachment, […]
5 Tips to Manage Holiday Stress
Tis’ the season for gathering, singing, shopping and…holiday stress! The holidays can be cheery, but for many it brings a sense of dread, as the expectations, memories, and to-do lists overwhelm their senses. As a former holiday Grinch, I know first-hand how it feels to hate the holiday season and everything that comes with it! […]
5 Strategies That Help Seasonal Depression
As a mental health therapist, and someone who used to struggle with seasonal depression, I have done research to better understand this disorder that so many people struggle with. This post is all about understanding and managing seasonal depression. What is Seasonal Depression? Seasonal depression, clinically known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a mood […]
How to Change your Reality
As a mental health therapist, I’ve experienced firsthand how shifting perspective, changing your story, and making small adjustments can have a major impact in how people experience their reality. This blog post is all about using the tools you ALREADY have to change your reality. The Story You Tell Yourself Imagine you are having a […]
How to Regulate your Emotions
As a mental health therapist, I have been sharing these tips and tools with clients for years. I have seen what works, what doesn’t, and what changes make a long-term impact. This post is all about learning to regulate your emotions in a new way. Emotions are Your Friends Emotions can sometimes feel overwhelming, unmanageable, […]