As a therapist, I hear some version of this almost every day: “I just hate my body.” Sometimes it’s said quietly, jokingly, or even with deep shame. Body image struggles are...
5 Ways in Overcoming Body Image Issues
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Blogs By: Chelsea
Self-Differentiation
Self-differentiation is a form of emotional regulation, an ability to stay calm in the face of a storm. It’s difficult to achieve, but fantastic to experience!
Domestic Violence Is Not “Just Physical”
When we hear domestic violence, most people imagine bruises, broken objects, or explosive arguments. The truth is: domestic violence often begins long before anything physical...
Boundaries, Not Grudges: Protecting Your Peace During the Holidays
The holidays are marketed as a time of joy, connection, and gratitude. However, for many, they’re also a time of emotional overload, family pressure, and old wounds that...
7 Tips on Navigating Parenthood
7 Tips on Navigating Parenthood Becoming a new parent is an extraordinary experience filled with joy, but it also comeswith its fair share of challenges. Navigating parenthood...
5 Positive Impacts of Neural Nostalgia in Music on Mental Health
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Navigating the Stressors of Being the Default Parent
Navigating the stressors of being the default parent comes with several barriers. Do you feel like you are the parent that typically takes on all the tasks? The parent that is...
7 Impacts of Social Media on a Relationships
7 Impact of Social Media on a Relationships In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. From sharing moments with friends to keeping up...
Are Politics Causing A Problem In Your Relationship?
Remember the saying, “you should never talk about sex, religion or politics at the dinner table,”? Well, today I want to talk about how politics may be causing problems in your...
The Power of Comfort TV Shows
Watching your favorite comfort TV shows can actually help your mental health!
Healthy Conflict
Healthy Conflict In A Relationship Conflict is something that every person has to go through no matter what the relationship may be. When people think of conflict, their...
Gaslighting vs. Respectful Disagreements
Gaslighting vs. Respectful Disagreements In the complex landscape of human interactions, disagreements are inevitable. They are a natural part of life, stemming from...
The Anxiety Spiral
Are You In An Anxiety Spiral Imagine something triggered your anxiety. You start to feel tense, maybe your heart starts racing a bit. Then…here comes the anxiety spiral...
Hysterical Bonding After An Affair
Hysterical Bonding - The Urge To Be Intimate After An Affair You recently discovered that your partner had an affair. You are devastated and heartbroken. You are confused on what...
Are You Self-Sabotaging?
Are You Self-Sabotaging? Are you getting in your own way of your life? Has anyone pointed out to you that you have a pattern of behavior that can be toxic? Do you feel...
Emotional Maturity In Relationships
One of the main topics I discuss with my couples is the importance of emotional maturity in relationships. Emotional intimacy and maturity plays a pivotal role in building and...
Matthew Perry: The Ugly Truth of Addiction
The One Where We Lost A Friend: Matthew Perry and the Ugly Truth of Addiction The world mourns the loss of Matthew Perry, a beloved actor who brought laughter and joy to...
Fight or Flight Response
Fight or Flight Response Mental health is a complex interplay of emotions, thoughts, and physiological responses. When faced with stressful or threatening situations, our...
Choose Your Hard
What do we mean by "Choose Your Hard?" Every day we are given choices. Some choices might be a little more complicated than others, but it will still have an effect on your...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Wondering about overcoming imposter syndrome? Do you ever feel like you do not belong at your job? Or that you have no idea what you are doing and you are just waiting that at...
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