by Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | Oct 15, 2021 | Personal Improvement, Therapy
Congratulations! You have taken an important step toward improving your mental health. At Therapy Changes we know it’s not always easy to ask for help, and we honor the courage and strength it takes to do so. Whether this is your first time in therapy, or you’ve had...
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 Demet Çek, Ph.D. | Jul 30, 2021 | Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Therapy
We all experience intrusive thoughts like ‘Did I turn off the stove?’ or `What if I get sick with a serious illness?’ or ‘Would I ever jump off this cliff?’ Sometimes we take action to manage the anxiety that accompanies these thoughts such as double checking that the...
by Other | Jul 23, 2021 | Personal Improvement, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Trauma
Written by Stephanie Salo, Psy.D. “I don’t know if I can talk about this here…” As a psychologist, one of my favorite novels is “Lying On The Couch” by Irvin Yalom, MD. Not only does it have a clever title, it made me aware of how often clients choose NOT to disclose...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Jul 16, 2021 | Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress
When you think of summer, do you think of swimming, hiking, road trips, and beach days? Do you think of doing brain exercises to increase your cognitive flexibility? No? Just me? Consider this: Just as physical activity helps our bodies to maintain flexibility and...
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