by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | May 16, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress
You’re tired – but not just physically. You feel drained, detached, and like you’re running on fumes. In today’s fast-paced, always “on” world, this state of exhaustion has a name: burnout. Whether it’s feeling overwhelmed at work, stressed with personal...
by Shanni Tal, Psy.D. | Apr 18, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Perinatal, Relationships
The mind-body connection plays a crucial role in many pain-related conditions, such as headaches, muscle tension, or gastrointestinal discomfort. This is especially true for pain related to women’s sexual and reproductive health. For some women, sex, gynecological...
by Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | Apr 11, 2025 | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Racial Justice, Trauma
Almost four years ago, I wrote an article titled Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The Basics, addressing the relevant and meaningful topic of DEI following the protests sparked by the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. While the...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Mar 14, 2025 | Anxiety, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma
If you’ve experienced death, threats of death, serious physical injury, or sexual violence, you may be struggling to cope with the impact of these events. You might experience nightmares or intrusive memories related to the trauma or find yourself avoiding reminders...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Mar 7, 2025 | Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Trauma
Have you ever found yourself agreeing to something you didn’t want to do, just to avoid disappointing someone, and then wondered – am I a people pleaser or just a nice person? The truth is the distinction between being a people pleaser and simply being...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Feb 21, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Sleep/Relaxation
Menopause, a natural phase in a woman’s life, brings about significant hormonal changes that can profoundly impact mental health. Symptoms associated with menopause can begin as early as the mid-40s (sometimes earlier) during a phase known as perimenopause....
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