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When It Is A Good Time To Seek Counseling?
Terri A. Ammirati, LCPC Couples & Marriage Therapy. Prospective clients, as well as friends and family, often ask me if a little rough patch in
The Gottman Method of Couples Therapy and the Importance of Finding a Certified Gottman Therapist
By Terri A. Ammirati, LCPC. Does love really cure all? Over the past 50 years, social epidemiologists have proven that loving relationships, whether romantic or
Men’s Mental Health: A Spotlight on PTSD
Movember is an annual event during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, including a focus on men’s mental health. As
Joan: Why I Became a Counselor
Joan: Why I Became a Counselor Couples Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling / By Joan Joan McDonald, LCSW Before becoming a counselor, I was a
Joan: My Approach to Counseling
Joan McDonald, LCSW Strengths-focused Therapy. Choosing therapy is a brave step to take, and after you take that step, I will walk with you. It
Anxiety of Teens Going Back to In-Person Learning
Supporting Your Teen. Is your teen struggling with the anxiety of going back to school in person after almost two years of remote learning? Oftentimes,
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Melanie: Why I Became a Counselor
Melanie Brosnan, LCPC Therapeutic Alliance. Making the choice to become a therapist was one of the most defining moments of my life. I remember being
Aida: Why I Became a Counselor
Aida Kaewwilai, LCP Relationships. Throughout my life, I have always been interested in why people behave in the way they do. I was especially interested
Simone Biles vs Mental Health Stigma
By Melanie Brosnan, LCPC, and Aida Kaewwilai, LPC Self-Care and Anxiety. Feeling torn between choosing success or your mental health? That is the question many
What is Mindfulness and How to Practice It?
by Melanie Brosnan, LCPC 5 Senses Mindfulness Meditation Have you ever felt anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, or simply out of sorts? All too often we find
How to Manage the Stress of Post-Pandemic Re-Openings
By Aida Kaewwilai, LPC, ALMFT Pandemic Stress. Do you find yourself feeling more stressed about reopenings than excited? Fear not, as there are steps to
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Creating a Manageable Work-Life Balance for Parents in Challenging Times
Melanie Brosnan, LCPC Work-Life Balance Imagine this scene: You awake from your already disrupted sleep by your crying infant to begin what seems like the
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The Pandemic: How to Manage Feelings of Loss and Grief
Coping with Anxieties. Every individual on this planet has experienced the feeling of losing something or someone and having to grieve that loss – especially
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How to Manage Isolation and Loneliness in a Winter Pandemic
Coping with Depression. The combination of the Covid-19 pandemic and dark wintery months means prolonged and extreme isolation for many. The resulting deep feelings of
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Challenge and Change Your Negative Thoughts
By Melanie Brosnan, LCPC Negative Thinking. Negative thinking is fairly common as all individuals will likely go through times of feeling sad, insecure, uncertain, or
Helping Children Adjust To E-Learning
Virtual Learning & Covid. School has always been a major part of children’s and adolescent’s lives. Going to school provided the family with structure, expectations,
Vision Board 101
By Melanie Brosnan, LCPC Create Your Vision. With the new year upon us and the desire to say goodbye to 2020 forever, it goes without
8 Steps to Trauma Recovery
By Melanie Brosnan, LCPC Overcoming Trauma. Anyone who has experienced a trauma has had to learn how to live after the traumatic event. Some people
What Is Trauma and How We Can Help
By Melanie Brosnan, LCPC Overcoming Trauma. Experiencing trauma is undoubtedly scary and life-changing. It can cause someone to have overwhelming feelings of sadness, anger, confusion,
Giving and Taking: How We Go About Getting Our Needs Met
Healthy Relationships Recently, I’ve noticed that there is an increasing number of articles circulating the internet about narcissism and how to avoid being hurt by
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Supporting Your Kids During the Pandemic
By Melanie Brosnan, LCPC The Pandemic | Parent Support. This is Part 2 of our series on helping children cope with the pandemic. As described