How Does Trauma Impact Mental Health

Trauma is a word often heard in the media to describe an event or experience that has had a significant impact on someone’s life. Trauma is actually more common than you think. A traumatic event can be anything from a car accident, to being in the military, or being sexually assaulted. Trauma that...
Learn the types of anxiety disorders

What Are The Types of Anxiety Disorders?

Anxiety disorders are characterized by feelings of worry, fear, and apprehension. There are a variety of anxiety disorders that affect people throughout the world. Symptoms may vary from one type to another, but a general consensus is that anxiety is an overwhelming feeling of tension or dread. In t...
When Should I Seek Help for Depression?

When Should I Seek Help for Depression?

Depression remains the most common mental health disorder in America. Depression is a mental health condition that is characterized by feelings of sadness and hopelessness. It affects people of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. This mental health disorder can be caused by a number of factors such ...

What Are the Benefits of Sleep Detox?

If you are not feeling your healthiest, the first question to ask yourself is: am I getting enough sleep? You probably know that sleep helps your whole body relax and your brain process memory from the activities of the day.  But do you know that a good night of rest can also help your brain [&...

Somatic Experiencing™ to Treat PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may happen after a person experiences a traumatic event (ranging from fatal accidents, terrorist acts, natural disasters to sexual violence and abuse) that lead to intense and disturbing thoughts and feelings. These emotions can last for a long time after the tr...

What to Expect From Individual Therapy

Aligning client expectations with the role of mental health providers is important because it helps build a rapport between clients and therapists. That rapport is not only important for trust-building but also critical for achieving optimal treatment outcomes. In the ideal circumstance, effective i...