by Other | Mar 18, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement
Written by Stephanie Salo, Psy.D. There are often many challenges encountered when trying to solve a problem and reach a goal. The process can be discouraging, and as more obstacles are encountered, frustration and exhaustion magnify. For example, I recently inherited...
by Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | Jan 14, 2022 | Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Stress
From the time we are born, our developmental milestones are closely monitored, from walking to talking to our social behavior. In school we are compared to a cohort of kids of similar age until we graduate high school. We are primed to live by a timeline, to plan, and...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Jan 7, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Holidays, Personal Improvement
A new year brings fresh opportunities and possibilities. It signifies a time of reflection and gratitude for what’s most important in our lives. This is especially true with 2021 in the rearview mirror. Although 2021 started strong with vaccinations bringing the hope...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Dec 31, 2021 | Anxiety, Therapy, Trauma
Understanding and Treating Panic Attacks Have you ever experienced anxiety come on so quickly and with such intensity that you feared you were having a heart attack or that you were going crazy? Maybe your heart was pounding, or you were sweating or shaking. You might...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Sep 10, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma
When I meet with clients for the first time, I ask whether they have had therapy before. If they answer ‘yes,’ I ask what was helpful or not helpful in that experience. I often hear people say they felt like they just vented to their therapist and didn’t get anywhere...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Aug 27, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Substance Abuse, Trauma
When we think of childhood, we typically associate feelings of security, love, optimism, and joy. Feeling protected and cared for during our childhood not only allows us to develop a secure sense of self but also healthy relationships later in life. Unfortunately, not...
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