Have you ever experienced a fear so strong that you would do anything to avoid situations that bring that feeling on? Many people experience this in various forms like: Most of the time, this fear and avoidance doesn’t get in the way of things that we care about, doing what matters in our life, and…
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Better Sex Starts with Better Conversations
Understanding Sexual Communication Sexual communication is just what it sounds like: it’s communication about sex. Seems simple, right? It isn’t, but not because some special or arcane set of skills are needed. Our culture teaches us to be profoundly uncomfortable and/or conflicted about sex. Many people spend a lifetime with another person without broaching the…
Curious About Dialectical Behavior Therapy? Here’s What You Need to Know
Written By Scott Meyer, MA, LPC and Eden Himidian, LCSW, PMH-C, RYT In this article we’ll pull back the curtain on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT. We’ll discuss what DBT is, why it exists, and what it might look like if you ever decide to give it a try. Let’s jump in. What does DBT…
Demystifying EMDR: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Might Be Right for You
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a powerful, well-researched therapy designed to help people heal from trauma and distressing life experiences. EMDR is a form of psychotherapy developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro that uses eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation to assist trauma survivors in processing distressing memories and beliefs. At…
Untangling Your Thoughts: An Introduction to CBT
Ever catch yourself making a choice you knew wasn’t the best – and wonder why you did it anyway? Maybe there was a moment that stirred up a strong emotion you did not expect, or a first impression of someone that stuck with you no matter what. The truth is, our thoughts have a way…
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?
If you’ve ever felt stuck in your thoughts and have felt like your thoughts are pulling you out of day-to-day life or causing you to behave in ways that don’t feel in line with your values, you’re not alone. Many people come to therapy exhausted from trying to “fix” painful emotions or unhelpful thoughts. Acceptance…
Trauma and Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Practical Tools to Ease Distress
If you’re reading this, I’m going to take a wild guess: you’re curious about how trauma is treated through the lens of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Maybe you’re a clinician wanting to learn more about applying DBT to trauma, or perhaps you’re someone who has experienced trauma and is searching for ways to cope, heal,…
Sexual Health and Masturbation: Enhancing Pleasure and Understanding Desire
Sexual health is an essential part of overall well-being, yet conversations about it—especially around masturbation—are often filled with stigma, shame, or misinformation. Masturbation, or solo sex, can be a powerful tool for self-discovery, emotional regulation, and deepening connection to pleasure and desire. Whether explored solo or with a partner, masturbation can help you learn about…
Anxiety in Children and Teens: What Parents Can Do
Being a parent is inherently challenging, and it can become even more complex when your child or adolescent struggles with anxiety or other mental health conditions. Let us begin by understanding what anxiety is. Anxiety is a natural physiological, emotional, and psychological response that occurs within the body to signal potential danger (Manassis, K., 2015). …
How Low Confidence Shows Up in Our Mental Health
Self-confidence is the belief in your ability to make decisions, express ideas, and navigate challenges. It’s the internal sense that says, “I can handle this.” When self-confidence is low, it becomes harder to trust ourselves. We second-guess our actions, avoid risks, and often shrink from growth opportunities. This often overlaps with low self-esteem – how…
