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....
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Oct 25, 2024 | Anxiety, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress, Trauma
Anxiety is commonly associated with psychological triggers like stress, trauma, or major life changes. However, many people experience anxiety that arises from underlying physical and environmental factors that frequently go unnoticed. The body and mind are closely...
by Ashley Malooly, Ph.D. | Aug 16, 2024 | Depression, Personal Improvement, Sleep/Relaxation, Stress
Self-neglect and self-loathing are out, and self-care is in! Everyone from celebrities to doctors, morning shows, and even business publications promote the need for improved self-care practices. It’s no surprise that giving yourself some personal time helps lessen...
by Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | Jan 19, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Sleep/Relaxation
The prevalence of mental health conditions is on the rise, and as a society it is crucial that we seriously examine and address the factors that contribute to these issues, both for ourselves and for younger generations. One area that deserves attention is our typical...
by Sheila Allameh, Psy.D. | Sep 15, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Sleep/Relaxation, Substance Abuse, Therapy, Trauma
“Change your thoughts, and you change your world.” – Norman Vincent Peale What is Cognitive Behavior Therapy? Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is recognized as one of the most effective and popular forms of psychotherapy. More than 2,000 studies have examined...
by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Apr 28, 2023 | Anxiety, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Sleep/Relaxation
Sleep is essential to every process in the body. Sleep affects our physical, mental, and emotional functioning, immunity, and metabolism. Lack of sleep, or poor quality of sleep can leave us vulnerable to increased anxiety and mood symptoms. When we don’t sleep well,...
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