Communicating Couples for the Win

Every couple at one point has heard the saying "communication is key" but how many couples put that into practice is a different story. Everyone who has been in a relationship knows that communication will either make or break it. There are ways for coupl…

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Therapy for Depression

​People may seek therapy for reasons ranging from dealing with traumatic or stressful situations to diagnosing and treating specific mental health conditions. Talk therapy with a licensed therapist can be an especially helpful tool when dealing with depre…

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Change Your Thinking with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Most humans, in some form or another, experience changes, and challenges in their mental states at some point in their lives. However, the tools, and resources for navigating these changes aren't always in front of our faces for us to utilize them. Also, …

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Family Therapy: Assimilating into Your Blended Family

Modern society has and is becoming increasingly more accepting of different types of family structures. However, there are still many internal factors that can make it difficult for blended families to live together harmoniously. The term blended families…

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How counseling can help you deal with PTSD

​Receiving a diagnosis for PTSD can be scary, it can even cause even more anxiety and depression. Where do you go for there? Many people don't want to take medication, and it may not always be needed. The important thing is to start talking to someone abo…

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Why Family Therapy Can Help You Through the Holidays

​We look forward to the holiday season with innocent excitement, as small children, however, as adults, the holidays tend to bring with them increased levels of stress and anxiety. Much of this anxiety revolves around spending increased amounts of time wi…

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Tackling Your Depression One Session at a Time

Making the decision to go to therapy can be tough to make, and it is not a decision that is taken lightly by those who go down that path. Those who choose to seek help from a professional are making the first steps to bettering their mental and emotional …

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Body Image Induced Anxiety

From the age of adolescents, body image is thrown into the faces of young girls. Body image induced anxiety can be a big issue for any woman also. It's important that we learn to love and accept ourselves. Sometimes body image anxiety from childhood can b…

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Therapy for Depression Reduces the Risk of Suicide

One of the symptoms of depression is suicidal ideation. This is one of the main reasons that therapy for depression is essential. No one is beyond being saved. Most people suffering from suicidal ideation recover, and everyone could benefit from talk-ther…

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People's Lives are Changing Thanks to CBT

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy that helps restructure negative thought patterns and behaviors into positive, constructive ones. It starts by identifying distorted thoughts and thought processes that can lead to repetitive cycles. On…

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