by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Dec 8, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Trauma
Do you wonder why you stay with someone who doesn’t treat you well? Have you asked yourself why you stay in painful relationships? Understanding the nature of the trauma bond might help you understand yourself and answer these questions. What is the Trauma Bond?...
by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Nov 17, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Holidays, Relationships, Stress
How to Honor Your Values and Boundaries this Holiday Season The holiday season often brings a whirlwind of activities, social gatherings, and family events. While it can be a joyous time, it can also be overwhelming, which can exacerbate stress and anxiety. As a...
by Niyatee Sukumaran, Ph.D. | Nov 10, 2023 | Anger, Anxiety, Children, Depression, Family, Grief, Parenting, Perinatal, Relationships
If you are an expectant parent, you’ve undoubtedly been asked: “Do you want a boy or a girl?” All expectant parents have their own ideas and expectations about the biological sex of their future child and create fantasies around what an ideal family looks like. The...
by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Oct 27, 2023 | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Trauma
Betrayal is a deeply painful and disorienting experience. When you experience betrayal, it can feel like your whole world dropped from underneath you, which undermines your sense of trust, safety, and self-worth. As a psychologist who specializes in trauma and who...
by Demet Çek, Ph.D. | Oct 6, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Substance Abuse
If you feel lonely, you are not alone. It’s ironic and it’s true. Rates of loneliness are increasing in many parts of the world. We are “connected” digitally but not as available to each other otherwise. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s 2023 report entitled...
by Sheila Allameh, Psy.D. | Sep 15, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Sleep/Relaxation, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Trauma
“Change your thoughts, and you change your world.” – Norman Vincent Peale What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy? Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is recognized as one of the most effective and popular forms of psychotherapy. More than 2,000 studies have examined...
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