Our Therapy Blog
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Is He “The One”? Red Flags versus Green Flags
“Love goggles.” Butterflies. Head over heels. Being in love with someone can override your ability to recognize warning signs (or red flags) that the person you are smitten with is not a good catch. Comedian Dustin Nickerson in his book “How to be Married (to Melissa)”, talks about how when people are deciding whether they
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When You Feel Responsible for EVERYTHING: The Invisible Burden of Mental Load
Christmas morning…. The house is decorated, the stockings are prepared, the gifts are wrapped and set out, and the house is well-stocked with goodies. Your son excitedly tears through wrapping paper to find that gift that he’s wanted since yesterday, because kids always tell their mothers what they really want for Christmas after their mothers
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Locating the Best Faith-Based Counseling
Navigating life’s unpredictable storms can feel overwhelming. When grief, relationship struggles, or anxiety strike, it is natural to seek professional help. You may want support that respects your deeply held values. For many, faith-based counseling provides the perfect bridge between psychological healing and spiritual grounding. Before choosing a faith based counselor, it is important to
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Proven Ways To Increase Sleep During Perimenopause
Sleep is a surprisingly dynamic and complex process that helps restore the body and mind. When you don’t get good sleep for a long time, it can feel like your life is going off the rails. Thanks to fluctuating hormones, perimenopause can cause insomnia. Pair poor sleep quantity with night sweats, and you’re left feeling
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Perimenopause: Key Mental Health Challenges and Solutions
Many women are blindsided by a feeling that something is “off”. This feeling often occurs in the years leading up to menopause, also known as perimenopause. They can feel frightened, angry and/or discouraged. Some find themselves in a doctor’s office or a therapist’s office trying to find answers and relief. They are looking for ways
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Ways Therapy Can Support You Through Perimenopause
What Is Perimenopause? Perimenopause is a window of time leading up to menopause in women. This can last ten years. For many women, it is happening to them before they know it. For others, dramatic changes in physical and mental health occurs suddenly. Some well-known symptoms are hot flashes and weight gain, but there can
