By: Saren LeCompte, LCPC It’s that time of year again! The frigid weather descends, lights decorate streets and homes, we become inundated with propaganda about gift giving…oh the holidays. It is a magical time of year for some; one of excitement, togetherness, love and hope. For others, it can be a time of stress, depression, […]

By Felicia Levy, LCSW Heading into the holidays with Thanksgiving quickly approaching, many people think about what they are grateful for. Personally, gratitude is one of my favorite tools to use when I’m feeling in a funk. As a therapist, I receive regular feedback from clients who say that finding a daily gratitude practice really […]

By Farah Hussain Baig, LCSW It’s the holiday season, and whether it’s our gifts, travel plans, or year-end goals, this time of glad tidings tends to elicit a lot of stress. One of the most common stressors surrounding the holidays is spending time with family. Not all family members, just the difficult ones-the critical parent, […]

By Ewelina Beardmore, LCPC Imagine you are on a dream tropical vacation that you have been planning for months to escape all your chores and daily stressors. It is winter, cold and snowy in your hometown, and you look forward to lounging on the beach in the warmth of the sun and playing in the […]