by Nadia Raza | Sep 11, 2024 | General
Depression can feel like a ton of bricks thrown at you, it makes you feel paralyzed. Some will say, “Get some fresh air, go work out, talk on the phone with a friend”. That may seem easier said than done. Yet, for some, it could feel like another task on their...
by Ashley Heinrich | Aug 1, 2024 | General
The real question is in what way am I ready for therapy? It’s important to know how ready you are for change. No matter what stage of change you are at, you can still participate in therapy, but it may be helpful for you and your therapist to know where you’re at so...
by Denise Fattic | May 10, 2024 | General
When couples come to therapy for the first time and the counselor asks them what their goals are, improved communication typically tops the list. This is often a less vulnerable way to say, “I want us to stop fighting,” or, in some cases, “I just want them to stop...
by Ashley Heinrich | Apr 1, 2024 | General
Recently, many of the individuals that I see have been noticing how much of an impact social connections have on their mental health. In my own life I notice the effects of decreased or low quality social connection. According to the CDC, social connections have a...
by Ashley Heinrich | Feb 15, 2024 | General
It’s somewhat easy to have compassion for others (maybe it’s not, but that’s for another post), but many times it’s not as easy for us to have compassion on ourselves. For one reason or another, we are just so much harder on ourselves than others. Of course, we could...
by Nadia Raza | Feb 5, 2024 | General
Part 2:- Codependency and People-pleasing The South Asian culture highlights the importance of sacrifice, helping others, and selflessness. Yet, when these values are turned into maladaptive behaviors, such as codependency and people-pleasing tendencies, individuals...