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Annie’s interests and specialties include: Depression, Anxiety Treatment, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Young Adults & Adolescents, Trauma Therapist, Interpersonal Relationships We chatted with Annie Sweeney, a dynamic and compassionate trauma-informed social worker who knows that “getting started” is often the hardest part of the journey but the rewards can be profound. Annie’s approach to therapy […]

Annie’s interests and specialties include: Depression, Anxiety Treatment, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, Young Adults & Adolescents, Trauma Therapist, Interpersonal Relationships We chatted with Annie Sweeney, a dynamic and compassionate trauma-informed social worker who knows that “getting started” is often the hardest part of the journey but the rewards can be profound. Annie’s approach to therapy […]

Gina’s specialties and interest areas include: Anxiety Treatment, Depression, Trauma/PTSD, Identity/Life Transitions, Grief/Loss Counseling, Relationship Issues/Couples, Emotion Regulation, Anger Management, Personality Disorders, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Substance Use Disorders, and Adolescents.  We sat down to chat with Gina Powell, whose therapeutic approach is marked by collaboration, non-judgment, and a deep commitment to meeting the unique needs of […]

Mindfulness Practice and DBT Have you ever found yourself reconnecting with a friend or loved one at the end of a day, and after 15 minutes of conversation you realized that you had not heard a word they said because you were lost in your thoughts planning for the next day or worrying about your […]

Mindfulness Practice and DBT Have you ever found yourself reconnecting with a friend or loved one at the end of a day, and after 15 minutes of conversation you realized that you had not heard a word they said because you were lost in your thoughts planning for the next day or worrying about your […]

By Sheri Khan, LPC Not surprisingly, the impact of child’s grief is hard on both adults and children. When a child loses a loved one for a myriad of different reasons – death, incarceration, or divorce to name a few – the loss may have a profound effect on the rest of his or her […]

By Tiffany Todd, Psychotherapist Emotions and the human experience Across the vast tapestry of human experience, emotions and feelings paint vibrant strokes, shaping our choices, relationships, and overall well-being. From the exhilaration of joy to the depths of sorrow, our emotions influence how we perceive and interact with the world around us. They provide color, […]

By Tiffany Todd, Psychotherapist Emotions and the human experience Across the vast tapestry of human experience, emotions and feelings paint vibrant strokes, shaping our choices, relationships, and overall well-being. From the exhilaration of joy to the depths of sorrow, our emotions influence how we perceive and interact with the world around us. They provide color, […]

By Tiffany Todd, LSW Educate yourself: Learn about the experiences, challenges, and terminology related to the LGBTQ+ community. Understanding their unique struggles and experiences will help you empathize and support them better. Listen actively: Create a safe space for your loved one to express themselves without judgment. Allow them to share their thoughts, feelings, and […]

By Felicia Levy, LCSW Have you ever heard of EMDR? EMDR is short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is an evidence based therapy technique that helps people reprocess past events in order to alleviate current symptoms, triggers and distress from troubling memories. I was first introduced to the process many years ago following […]

By Felicia Levy, LCSW Have you ever heard of EMDR? EMDR is short for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is an evidence based therapy technique that helps people reprocess past events in order to alleviate current symptoms, triggers and distress from troubling memories. I was first introduced to the process many years ago following […]

By Tiffany Todd, LSW In times of stress, we may struggle to find hope. “Hope matters. Hope is a choice. Hope can be learned. Hope can be shared with others,” says author and psychologist Shane Lopez in his book Making Hope Happen. A 2016 study showed hope can increase resiliency and mental and physical health […]

By Tiffany Todd, LSW Men’s mental health is an important topic that deserves attention, especially because many men suffer in silence. Only 40% of men with a mental health condition reported receiving treatment for their condition in the past year, and men are less likely than women to seek help for mental health difficulties, according […]

By Tiffany Todd, LSW Men’s mental health is an important topic that deserves attention, especially because many men suffer in silence. Only 40% of men with a mental health condition reported receiving treatment for their condition in the past year, and men are less likely than women to seek help for mental health difficulties, according […]

Love is in the air, or maybe not. February is often the month that brings up the topic of relationships, romance and love. Everywhere we go we’re reminded that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. For some though, relationships aren’t always filled with Hallmark cards, flowers and chocolate. Sometimes relationships can be a challenge. […]