Chronic stress and anxiety are two psychological states that often intertwine, creating a vicious cycle that can impact one's mental and physical health. In today's fast-paced world, it is essential to understand this link and learn strategies to break the cycle and ultimately improve your overall well-being.

Attachment theory offers profound insights into the development of relationships. It explains how the bonds between children and their caregivers can influence emotional behavior and relationships throughout one's life. This theory categorizes attachment styles into secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized, each of which can significantly affect how one navigates adult relationships.

Today we're exploring the landscape of couples therapy, a journey many embark upon to strengthen, heal, and understand their relationships. Whether you're facing challenges in communication, intimacy, or simply seeking to deepen your connection, understanding the different types of couples therapy techniques can be a transformative step towards relationship resilience.

As the world quiets down, our thoughts often do the opposite, becoming louder and more persistent. But night time doesn't have to be a battleground for your peace of mind. Here are five practical and effective tips to help you ease into a calm state, fostering a better night's sleep.

When one partner in a relationship has depression, the dynamic between you can shift in profound and complicated ways. Depression, with its deep impact on mood, thoughts, and behavior, can cast a long shadow over the most loving of relationships. Yet, this journey, though difficult, can be navigated with understanding, patience, and shared commitment to each other's well-being.

People talk about self-love all the time.   But for something with so much importance placed upon it, there are a lot of conflicting messages about what self-love really is - and often this message of self-love can fall flat and be more harmful than helpful.  To help avoid these pitfalls, let’s debunk some of the different misconceptions about self-love.

For most people, life is rarely predictable. Amid the ups and downs, it's natural to encounter anxiety and stress. Whether it's navigating relationships, facing career decisions, or coping with the uncertainties of tomorrow, anxiety can cast a shadow over our lives. However, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a longstanding approach to treating anxiety that can bring significant relief.

Every couple’s relationship is unique, but, essentially all couples therapy involves communication. Couples are able to build closer, more nuanced, more aligned, and more generous partnerships when they can hear and understand one another better. The following exercises are designed to help couples talk and listen to each other better - both within therapy and outside of it.

Trauma can have a profound impact on our lives, affecting mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. It can stem from a variety of experiences, from a single distressing event to prolonged exposure to stressful situations. One method that can help people heal from trauma is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.

Life is a journey filled with transitions. From career changes to starting a family to retirement, each phase brings challenges and opportunities. For couples, these transitions are shared experiences that can test a relationship while also offering profound opportunities for growth. Here are a few tips for helping you and your partner not only survive these changes but thrive through them.

In a world where we often prioritize the needs of others, nurturing self-love becomes essential and revolutionary. Embracing self-love involves cultivating self-compassion, trusting yourself, and prioritizing your needs. Here are practical strategies and insights to help you foster a more loving, peaceful, and empowering relationship with yourself:

Depression is often described as a dark cloud looming over your life. While it's often associated with sadness and hopelessness, another pervasive symptom that often accompanies depression is fatigue. But why does depression make you tired? We'll explore the relationship between depression and fatigue, shedding light on the underlying factors that contribute to this debilitating symptom.

When your child is dealing with anxiety, it can feel overwhelming. How can you help them? How can you avoid making it worse? What do they need? Will they be okay? Luckily, there are many resources available to help both you and your child navigate these difficult waters. Here are a number of actionable and accessible ways to support your child's mental health.

Many factors contribute to the strength and longevity of a partnership. While communication, trust, and shared values remain essential pillars of a successful relationship, the physical aspect of intimacy should not be underestimated. Sex, when consensual and mutually fulfilling, plays a vital role in enhancing the bond between partners and can strengthen a relationship in multiple ways.

Anxiety can be an overwhelming experience, and when your heart starts racing, it can make your anxiety feel even more intense. However, there are several techniques you can use to help reduce your heart rate and calm yourself down when you’re feeling anxious. Here are some effective methods for managing your anxiety and bringing your heart rate back to a more comfortable level.

Work stress can significantly affect your well-being, leading to a range of issues including anxiety and depression. The pressures of the workplace, from tight deadlines to complex projects, can create a taxing environment, and the constant push for productivity only contributes to this burden. Recognizing the signs of work stress and learning how to manage it effectively is crucial for maintaining good mental health.

I wish I could tell you the right thing to say to someone who's grieving. I wish that the embers of my grief—the ones that smolder deep inside of me, ready to burst into flames at a moment's notice—left me with some infallible wisdom. I wish that the science that informs my work as a therapist came with a manual of steadfast rules about grief. Alas, here we are, imperfectly figuring it out together. 

Relationships can be meaningful partnerships filled with love, support, and companionship, but they can also bring challenges and hurdles that seem insurmountable at times. It can sometimes feel overwhelming to even know where to begin in addressing seemingly intractable issues. Here are a set of 5 concrete steps that can help you move towards healing and repair.

How in touch do you feel with your emotions? Are you able to experience them as they are happening? How about identifying which emotion or emotions are in that moment? Then, how do you express or use this information? If this sounds like a new way of thinking about your emotions, you're not alone. Many of us have never been taught how to effectively interact with our emotional experiences.

While ADHD is well-known as a neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosed in childhood, its potential links to anxiety and depression have gotten less cultural airtime. Traditionally, ADHD has been known for inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsively. But anxiety, depression, and ADHD can often be misdiagnosed for each other - and ADHD can sometimes lead to anxiety and depression as well.

Like love, time is difficult to describe. We all use it, navigate through it, and manage it, but pinning it down feels close to impossible. Most contemporary psychotherapy sessions are about 50-minutes long. The reasons for this have been covered in plenty of therapy-related blog posts and articles, but I’m particularly interested in how having a time limit influences the therapeutic experience.

Depression is a prevalent and often misunderstood mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, misconceptions about depression continue to persist, leading to stigma, misinformation, and barriers to seeking help. We aim to shed light on some of the most common myths surrounding depression and provide a more accurate understanding of this complex condition.

Dealing with social anxiety during the holidays can be challenging, as festive gatherings often involve larger groups and increased social interaction. However, there are strategies you can employ to cope with social anxiety during the holiday season and beyond.

The New York Times recently published an article about the physical benefits of running. But running, and particularly running with others, can also have a significant impact on our mental health. Beyond the solitary (and often meditative) rhythm of footfalls, running has an incredible ability to uplift our spirits, quiet our minds, build positive habits, and connect meaningfully with others.

Whether you're just starting your therapeutic journey or you've been in therapy for some time, we understand that getting the most out of your therapy sessions is important.  You were intentional to find the right fit, make time in your schedule, and invest in yourself - and so here are some tips to help you make the most of your time in therapy.  

Even the strongest partnerships can face strains and challenges. Relationships require care, understanding, and sometimes, a supportive hand to weather the storms. And while couples counseling can be incredibly helpful, it is not a panacea that can automatically fix a struggling relationship. So what can couples counseling actually do and how can it contribute to a stronger relationship?

Coping with grief during the holidays can be particularly challenging as it's a time traditionally associated with joy and celebration. If you're dealing with the loss of a loved one, here are some tips to help you navigate this difficult period.

Losing a job can be an incredibly challenging and stressful experience. The uncertainty, potential for financial strain, and the impact on our sense of purpose can take a toll on our mental and emotional health. However, it's important to remember that you are not alone, and there are ways to navigate this difficult phase. Here are some helpful tips to take care of your well-being during this time of transition.

Pleasure is often equated solely with orgasm. However, this limited perspective fails to acknowledge the vast spectrum of sensual experiences and the potential for fulfillment beyond climax. Pleasure is an individualized experience that is a complex and intricate tapestry woven from diverse threads encompassing various sensations, emotions, and connections.