by Niyatee Sukumaran, Ph.D. | Jan 27, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Introduction, Therapy, Trauma
I am happy to join the Therapy Changes family, and I look forward to providing care to clients seeking psychological help and support. I consider it both an honor and a privilege when my clients share their stories with me. In turn, it is my pleasure to introduce...
by Kamaljit "Sonya" Virdi, Ph.D. | Nov 11, 2022 | Anxiety, Family, Parenting
What happens when the approval of others comes at the cost of your child’s well-being and mental health? And would you recognize that it was happening? If you are an adult child of Indian origin, your parents likely encouraged you to become a doctor, lawyer, or...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Oct 21, 2022 | Anxiety, Family, Holidays, Mindfulness
It’s almost holiday season! This statement might elicit excitement, joy, as well as other emotions such as dread, stress, or a combination of these, and other feelings. The holidays raise mixed emotions, and for many of us, stress is an expected component of this time...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Sep 30, 2022 | Anger, Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Relationships
Most people are concerned with being liked and fear rejection by others, but those with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) are hypersensitive to this possibility and the repercussions are profound. A desire to be liked and accepted by others is a deeply embedded...
by Other | Sep 23, 2022 | Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Relationships
Written by Stephanie Salo, Psy.D. If you dread social situations because you worry about being perceived as “weird,” or if you feel awkward around new people or in groups, you are likely experiencing the immobilizing effect of social anxiety. Although it is common to...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Sep 16, 2022 | Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Relationships
Experiences such as loss, pain, and disappointment are unavoidable parts of being human. If we want to feel the good stuff in life such as love, connection, and proud moments, then we must also accept the risk of the flip side of these experiences. For example, if you...
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