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If you want to control your anxiety, you first have to understand what it is and what it does to you. Symptoms of anxiety can include feeling tense, having a rapid heart rate, increased breathing, sweating, racing thoughts, trembling, digestive issues, and muscle twitching. While the physiological symptoms are the most noticeable, they aren’t causing…
Statistically, couples seek out therapy on average 7 later than they should have. While that may sound daunting, it is never too late to save your relationship – if that is what the both of you want. As with individual therapy, finding the right couples therapist is key. Here are some guidelines to help you…
Just like adults, children can experience occasional problems and difficulties as they navigate their way through life. Among the tasks of childhood is to grow and mature, to establish a personal identity, to learn how to relate to others and to learn how to react to things they may encounter out in the world –…
Transgender? Gender non-conforming? Gender fluid? Non-binary? What’s the difference? Is there a difference? Well, to a traditional therapist, these terms may seem foreign or interchangeable but to a gender specialist these terms are not only familiar but are important aspects of your identity. What is a Gender Specialist? A gender specialist is a psychotherapist with…
So, you’ve decided to go to therapy, you’ve chosen a therapist and as the sessions are moving on you discover that you are keeping some secrets from your therapist – which is never a good idea. Let’s say you took a big fall and now your arm is hurting. You know it hurts when you…
So, let’s get clear on one thing: If you are alone for the holidays, it isn’t because you are worthless, unlovable, forgettable or a loser. For some of us, our lives and circumstances twist and turn and we may find ourselves alone on the holidays and for others we may just prefer it that way….
What happens when your relationship is a bit stale? Do you feel like you don’t need couples therapy but you could definitely use a little boost? The following is a small list of exercises that a couples therapist may give to a couple to bridge the gap and enhance their connection. 1. Couples Interview: No…
Imagine if you went to a restaurant and ordered a burger from the menu and the chef came out from the kitchen and asked you to teach him how to make that burger. He goes on to say that he knows there is beef involved but that’s about it. Chances are you would find some…
By Susan Menahem, LCSW Clinical Executive Director Did you just roll your eyes when you saw “Self-Love” in that title? I’m sure you did. The truth is, we’ve all been told that if we just learn to love ourselves everything will just get better. That’s great information, and not only is it true and a…
Bisexuality is widely misunderstood—by heterosexual and gay/lesbian people alike. Here are some things we are beginning to understand about bisexual people. READ MARGIE’S NEW BLOG HERE: “10 THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT BISEXUALITY”
