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How Unresolved Personal Trauma Can Significantly Impact Personal Relationships
Written by Jennifer Ramirez, Medically Reviewed by Damla Ricks Unresolved trauma can cause a downward spiral in mental health leading to symptoms such as depression, anger, and anxiety. What happens when unresolved trauma is carried into a relationship? Relational...
How Family and Couples Therapy can be Beneficial
How Family and Couples Therapy Can be BeneficialServicesContactStarting therapy can be scary for some, so kudos if you are already on the healing journey. Many people utilize individual therapy to learn how to use behavioral tools when emotionally triggered and have...
ADHD in Teens: Strategies for Parents to Improve Communication and Focus
Written by Jennifer Ramirez, Medically Reviewed by Damla Ricks Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a mental disorder affecting how your brain works. Symptoms often start in childhood and can last into adulthood. It is important to understand...
How Couples Therapy Can Help You Reconnect After a Rough Patch
Written by Jennifer Ramirez, Medically Reviewed by Damla Ricks As the saying goes, “A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers”. We all know marriage is a work in progress. There is no perfect marriage or a marriage with no fighting. How do you learn to...
Understanding the Signs of Childhood Trauma in Teens and How to Help
Written by Jennifer Ramirez, Medically reviewed by Damla Ricks Signs of trauma in teens can manifest in different ways. You may see changes in behavior, physical health and moods. It is important to address these issues early on to prevent more severe symptoms from...
Psychologists, Psychiatrists, or Licensed Professional Counselor? Who Exactly Should You see?
Written by Jennifer Ramirez, Medically reviewed by Damla Ricks Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Professional Counselors can often work together, side by side, in the mental health field. But as someone seeking help, who exactly do you schedule with? Let us break it...
Family Therapy Vs Couples Counseling
Written by Jennifer Ramirez, Medically reviewed by Damla Ricks When navigating relationship challenges, many people wonder whether family therapy or couples counseling is the right choice. While both are forms of relationship-focused therapy, they serve different...
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety?
Written by Jennifer Ramirez, Medically reviewed by Damla Ricks If you’re struggling with anxiety, you’re not alone—and help is available. One of the most effective, research-backed approaches for managing anxiety is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). At Healing...
What To Do If Anxiety Is Impacting My Life?
Published April 23, 2025 Written by Jennifer Ramirez, Medically Reviewed by Damla Ricks Anxiety is a normal feeling that many people experience, especially as you dwell on the unknown. However, what happens when anxiety becomes so severe that it starts to affect your...
How Long Does Take for Therapy to Work?
Published April 23, 2025 Written by Jennifer Ramirez, Medically Reviewed by Damla Ricks One question we often get at the beginning of a counseling journey is how many sessions or length of time will counseling consist of. This question is understandably important as...
How Does Therapy Work?
How Does Therapy Work?ServicesContact Published June 21, 2024 Whether you’ve decided to take the first step and seek help, or you are still contemplating if therapy is for you, one place to start is understanding how exactly therapy works. Psychotherapy involves...
Finding the Right Therapist
Finding the Right Therapist ServicesContactFinding the right therapist may be a difficult task. Published April 30th, 2024 Most of us already struggle with the idea of talking to others about our feelings, let alone a stranger! I hope to provide you with a...
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