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 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...
by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Aug 13, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Therapy
Some clients say they’re ‘just being silly’ when they talk about their problems during therapy. This tells me my clients regard their concerns as unimportant, not valid, or that they do not deserve care and attention. If this is something you’ve heard yourself say, or...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Jul 9, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Therapy
As therapists begin offering psychotherapeutic services in person, why would we discontinue teletherapy? A vital resource during the pandemic yields to in-person psychotherapy services offered again now that vaccination rates have increased in our area and safety...
by Lisa Card Strong, Ph.D. | Jun 28, 2021 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement
When is it time to pick up the pieces and make changes? Or, should I sit still and repeat the same pandemic patterns? Having suffered sequestration in worldwide sickness for more than a year, suddenly we’re signaled to move out into our old lives with some forceable...
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