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Sleep and Mental Health: Why Prioritizing Rest is Essential for Your Mood
As a therapist, one of the first things I ask my clients when they come in feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or low in energy is: How are you sleeping?...
ADHD Burnout: What It Feels Like and How to Recover
If you're living with ADHD, you may be all too familiar with the cycle of feeling "on" all the time—hyper-focused, overcommitted, stretched thin—and...
What Is Childhood Emotional Neglect? Understanding the Invisible Wounds of Growing Up Unseen
Some of the deepest wounds we carry aren't the result of what happened to us, but what didn't. Childhood emotional neglect is one of the most misunderstood and overlooked forms of trauma. It often flies under the radar, even in well-meaning families, yet it can shape...
Spring Cleaning or Rage Cleaning? Why That Sudden Cleaning Urge Might Signal Something Deeper
Every spring, people feel the urge to declutter and refresh their spaces. But for some, that annual "spring clean" can turn into something more intense and emotionally charged. You might have found yourself scrubbing baseboards or reorganizing your closet at 11 p.m....
Spring Forward: How Daylight Saving Impacts Mood, Sleep, and Mental Health
Every spring, we “spring forward” by setting our clocks ahead one hour for Daylight Saving Time (DST)-- unless you’re one of the lucky ones that lives in Arizona! While this shift may seem small, losing just one hour of sleep can have a surprisingly big impact on your...
Is It Burnout or Depression? Understanding the Overlap for Young Adults
Understanding the differences between burnout and depression, identifying where they overlap, and knowing when to seek support can help young adults navigate mental health challenges more effectively. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s common to feel exhausted,...
The Impact of Social Media on Social Anxiety Disorder
If you’re someone who struggles with social anxiety disorder you may use social media as a source of escape. However, recent studies show that social media can actually worsen social anxiety, affecting overall confidence, loneliness, and resilience. Social media has...
Therapy for Young Adults in New Jersey: How to Find the Right Fit
Therapy for young adults can help people navigate challenging times. Young adulthood is a period of self-discovery, career building, and developing meaningful relationships. However, it also comes with significant stressors—academic pressure, financial instability,...
Betrayal Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse: How Therapy Can Help
Betrayal trauma is one of the most painful emotional experiences, especially when it comes from someone you deeply trusted—a spouse or significant other. When that betrayal is part of the narcissistic abuse cycle, the damage runs even deeper, leading to confusion,...
How Life Transition Therapy Can Help You Navigate Change
Life transition therapy is a specialized form of counseling designed to help you navigate these changes, build resilience, and turn periods of uncertainty into opportunities for personal growth. Life is a series of changes, both big and small, and every...
Insurance for Therapy: Answering Your FAQs About Cost and Coverage
When it comes to mental health, one of the most common concerns is cost. Many potential clients ask, "Can therapy be covered by insurance?" The answer is yes—most health insurance for therapy does include mental health benefits. However, navigating insurance for...
How Individual Therapy Can Help Your Relationship Issues This Valentine’s Day and Beyond
Valentine’s Day is often celebrated as a time for romance and togetherness. However, if you’re facing relationship challenges, it can also be a time for reflection on how you contribute to the dynamics of your partnership. Rather than focusing solely on couples...
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