Coming to Therapy to Treat My… Trauma?
As a trauma specialist, I’ve worked with clients with many types of trauma. Some clients can name the traumas they have experienced that are bringing them to therapy: a car accident, a physical assault, combat, or particular episodes of childhood abuse. However, many other clients cannot name their traumas. Rather they come to therapy with […]
Spring Cleaning: Is This Just Clutter or Am I a Hoarder?
Guest blog by Sheri Leasure, LCSW As the weather gets warmer, we will begin to see signs of garage sale season beginning. Many people take advantage of kinder spring weather to open their windows and let in fresh air. Others clean out their houses, garages, and attics to purge excessive or no longer […]
Navigating the Depths: Understanding Grief in Teens
Guest blog by Codie Surratt,MA, LPC, LMT Grief after loss is an intricate emotion. But when grief intersects with the turbulent period of adolescence, the impact can be profound. Adolescents grapple with the complexities of loss while navigating the challenges of identity formation, peer relationships, and academic pressures. So, understanding grief in teens can […]
What To Do Beyond “I’m Sorry for Your Loss”
Death is a part of life. Yet when someone we know experiences the death of a loved one, we’re often unsure about what to say or how to help. We don’t want to blunder and make them hurt more than they already do. For what to do beyond saying “I’m sorry for your loss,” the […]
How to Support a Spouse with Anxiety
Guest blog by Jordan Spinazzola, MSW, LSW, ACSW Having a partner who experiences anxiety can be challenging to navigate. Anxiety shows up in different ways, in different people, at different times. So, you might be wondering how to support your spouse with anxiety in an effective way. It may take time and trying different […]