4 Self-Care Tips for Teens

We're used to seeing the stereotype of an irritable, moody teenager. Parents may leave them alone thinking they'll "grow out of it", but their teen may be experiencing depression or anxiety. 20% of teenagers will experience depression before they reach ad…

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Steps to Overcoming Anxiety

Anxiety comes in many forms and none of them are pleasant. Some symptoms are sweating, fatigue, restlessness, lack of concentration, racing thoughts, impending doom, insomnia, excessive worry, nausea, irritability, and trembling. There are many factors th…

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You're not alone! How Therapy Helps Manage Depression

Depression rears its ugly face in many different ways. It does not discriminate and spans several age groups, races and ethnicities, socio-economic statuses, and family situations. It can look different for different people, but talk therapy can be helpfu…

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3 Tips for Handling Anxiety During a Pandemic

Have you found yourself feeling anxious more frequently in light of recent events? Maybe your job has changed dramatically as a result of the pandemic. Maybe you're tackling virtual learning with your children. Maybe you can't even quite put your finger o…

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Psychoanalysis

Originally used to treat depression, CBT has been adapted to treat a wide range of problems. Instead of delving into the underlying causes of why someone is the way they are, as is done with psychoanalysis, CBT looks to challenge behavioral patterns and b…

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Recognize Depression’s Bluffs and Play a Winning Hand

​All too often the illogical nature of depression prevents sufferers from finding relief of their symptoms. Many individuals believe that they are doing what is needed to get better but end up feeling worse. The reason? Depression bluffs its afflicted wit…

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Teaching Techniques: Benefits of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Many who seek and begin counseling do not realize the numerous approaches a counselor may use to help them. These approaches include both insight-oriented and action-oriented techniques. There is no "one size fits all" method when it comes to handling men…

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