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Panic Attacks and Five Ways to Reduce Symptoms

February 8, 2023/in From the Therapist's Chair

Panic attacks can be very scary. Here are five ways to help reduce anxiety/panic symptoms when you feel a panic attack coming on.

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What to Do if Your Partner Refuses to Attend Couples Therapy

February 3, 2023/in Couples Therapy, From the Therapist's Chair

If you and your partner are struggling in your relationship, couple’s therapy is a great option to help get back on track. But what do you do if your partner doesn’t want to participate?

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5 Tips for Creating a Healthy At-Home Work Environment 

January 20, 2023/in From the Therapist's Chair, Individual Therapy, Life Outside the Office

Working from home is great if you remember to keep your mental health in mind! Here are five essential tips for working from home

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What are Psychotropic Drugs: A Quick Look at Medication and Therapy

January 13, 2023/in From the Therapist's Chair

The term “psychotropic drug” probably sounds terrifying, right? Meds tend to get a bad rep based on their scientific names– psychotropic drugs are really just any prescribed medication that alters how our brains handle certain hormones. Learn more about what psychotropic drugs do and how to get the most out of your prescription:

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5 Simple Tips to Improve Your Happiness

December 3, 2022/in From the Therapist's Chair, Individual Therapy

Learning to focus on the positives takes practice and intentionality, it is possible to make this mindset shift.

Here are five tips to help you improve your happiness and learn to embrace a positive mindset:

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5 Tips to Survive the Holiday Season with a Toxic Family

November 29, 2022/in From the Therapist's Chair

If you find yourself dreading the holiday season because of the negative emotions associated with spending time with your family, you’re not alone.

However, there are some steps you can take that can help alleviate these feelings and help you survive the holidays this year.

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4 Simple Reasons Why Millennials Remain Single Longer

November 18, 2022/in From the Therapist's Chair, Individual Therapy

Contrary to what dating app commercials and jewelry ads have to say, everyone isn’t searching for their one true love.

In fact, 72% of millennials make a conscious choice to be single.

While misconceptions around singlehood might make this decision seem odd, a growing number of millennials are embracing this choice and deciding to wait for longer periods of time before pursuing serious relationships.

Here are four reasons why millennials are waiting to get into a relationship.

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Therapist Spotlight: An Interview with Claudia Hernandez

October 19, 2022/in From the Therapist's Chair, Life Outside the Office, Therapist Spotlight

Claudia Hernandez is in the spotlight sharing what brought her to the therapy profession, what challenges her clients face and more.

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Therapist Spotlight: Interview 2.0 with Dana Norden

October 10, 2022/in From the Therapist's Chair, Life Outside the Office, Therapist Spotlight

Dana Norden is in the spotlight again talking about challenges her clients face and her favorite self-care activities.

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What to Look for as a College Student Seeking Therapy

October 7, 2022/in From the Therapist's Chair

Finding a therapist does not have to be an overwhelming task. Here are some tips on what to ask as a college student seeking therapy.

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