The transition to college can be both exciting and stressful. It’s crucial to prioritize your mental health during this time of significant change. Here are a few strategies to make this transition as smooth as possible!

Healing is often imagined as a single breakthrough moment, but meaningful change is more commonly built through small, consistent actions practiced in everyday life. The insights gained in therapy become most impactful when they are applied beyond the session - through setting healthy boundaries, responding to difficult emotions with greater awareness, practicing self-compassion, and making intentional choices that align with one's values. In our latest blog, we explore why lasting therapeutic growth happens not only in the therapy room, but in the ordinary moments that gradually reshape how we relate to ourselves and others.

It’s that time of year again when the weather is warm, school is out, and PTO has accrued. Despite “earning” the time off, many people struggle with feelings of guilt and unease when taking a break from work. This month’s blog explains the challenge of vacating work in order to fully vacation.

Emetophobia is an intense, persistent fear of vomiting or seeing others vomit. While many people dislike throwing up, emetophobia goes far beyond discomfort. Kendra DeFrank, MA, LCPC discusses how disruptive this specific phobia is to daily life for those who struggle with it and how it can be effectively treated using EMDR, CBT, and Exposure Therapy.

Global events can feel overwhelming and all-consuming. How do we navigate collective trauma while dealing with the individual challenges we all face in life? The solution is more straightforward than it seems, and one any of us can access.

Grief is layered, complex, and often misunderstood. It can show up in waves, in numbness, in anger, in exhaustion. This blog is about the different types of grief and why, even when isolation feels easier, connection can gently help us find our footings again.

Connection is key for any lasting relationship. Good relationships do not just happen. Continuing to turn toward your partner each day is vital. Head over to this month’s blog for tips for building a healthy, satisfying relationship this Valentine’s Day and beyond.

Body confidence isn’t about loving how you look—it’s about building a safer, more respectful relationship with your body. In therapy, we explore how to move away from control and criticism and toward attunement, compassion, and trust in the body you live in every day.

The holidays are often portrayed as a time of joy and togetherness, but for many, they also bring stress, pressure, and exhaustion. This season, try a different approach—one rooted in self-compassion. Learn how to ease holiday stress, let go of perfection, and care for yourself with the same kindness you offer others.

When approaching conversations related to body image, I often use the term “body respect”. The idea of “loving”, or even “liking”, your body is difficult for many of my clients. This is why I lean into the the word “respect”. You do not have to like your body, to respect your body because body respect has little to do with how you feel about your body, and instead is centered around how your treat your body. Respecting your body is a critical turning point in eating disorder recovery, and ultimately becoming an intuitive eater. Lacking respect your body, interferes with our innate ability to listen its cues neutrally. Respecting your body allows for focus on the behavioral piece of healing.

We all have negative thoughts sometimes, and no they are not pleasant or fun to have. Samantha Maciaga, MA, LCPC shares some options of when to do when your thoughts take a turn for the worse.

Accountability is fundamental in relationships which means that knowing when—and how—to offer an authentic apology is essential to maintaining healthy connections. Check out this month’s blog where Lauren Oster, MA, LCPC, PMH-C shares insights into the art of apologizing.

Starting therapy can seem like a daunting task that brings up a lot of questions - and that's completely normal. Whether you're new to the idea, or just unsure about what to expect, this post covers some of the most common questions people have before their first therapy session.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based method for treating trauma-based issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, EMDR is a versatile therapy that extends well beyond one diagnosis. It can effectively treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including phobias. Read more to hear Kendra DeFrank, MA, LCPC explains what a phobia is, how it develops, and how EMDR can help.

When eating disorders and substance use disorders collide, a complicated landscape emerges that can be overwhelming for both individuals and healthcare providers to navigate. It is increasingly recognized that these disorders frequently overlap, leading to a situation where the symptoms of one can mask or exacerbate the other, prolonging suffering and preventing clear diagnosis and effective treatment. A complete understanding of both conditions is essential for long term recovery.

When people hear the word trauma, they often picture extreme events. These are what mental health professionals often refer to as “Big T” trauma. But trauma doesn’t only stem from catastrophic events. There’s another category called “Little T” trauma, and while it might not make the headlines, its impact on our emotional well-being can be profound and long-lasting.  Read on to learn more about what “Little T” trauma is, how it can show up day to day, and what you can do to help yourself through it.

Gaining weight in a society that idolizes thinness is SO challenging. Weight gain is something that is viewed as a negative thing in today’s society, and for many of those in recovery, the fear of weight gain often feels overwhelming and all-consuming. In today’s culture, we need to learn how to shift the focus away from our physical appearance and instead start to prioritize self-compassion, nourishment, and overall well-being. You are more than a body!

Do you ever struggle with “stinking thinking?” Getting stuck in the cycle of negative thinking patterns is unfortunately all too common, yet extremely difficult to change. CBT is one of the most prominent therapies utilized to teach cognitive reframe techniques and healthy coping mechanisms. Read here for insight into distorted thoughts patterns and how to challenge them!

A breakup is a loss and can be felt like grief, sadness, disappointment and even failure. During a breakup you not only say goodbye to the day to day rhythms you have grown so accustomed to but also the plans, dreams and hopes for the future. That abrupt change can be overwhelming and times of transition are hard! And this can apply to breaking up with a person as well as a way of life or maladaptive coping skill like an eating disorder.

It’s a new year, which for many of us, represents new beginnings! It’s a natural time to reflect on the past, make resolutions for self-improvement and think about how we are going to make the year ahead better than the last.  Most of us spend this time focusing on our physical fitness, career achievements, travel goals, etc.  However, the most important area to address is our mental health.  Setting mental health goals isn’t just about feeling “better”—it’s about creating a sustainable foundation for long-term well-being, happiness, and balance.