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Starting Therapy Can Feel Overwhelming — You’re Not Alone

Starting therapy is a big step. For many people, it brings up a mix of hope, anxiety, and uncertainty. And for some, the idea of group therapy feels even more overwhelming. People often imagine walking into a room full of strangers and being expected to immediately share their deepest thoughts and most personal struggles. That…
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Navigating the New Year Without Resolutions

Every January, the world gets louder. “New year, new you.” “Reset your habits.” “Get back on track.” For people recovering from eating disorders, this season can feel especially charged. Even if you’re actively working toward healing, New Year’s resolutions can quietly reopen old wounds: restriction disguised as “discipline,” body control framed as “self-improvement,” and shame…
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Groups That Grow You

When most people think of therapy, they picture a quiet office, just one client and one therapist. And while individual therapy offers deep personal insight and tailored attention, there’s a kind of growth that only happens when you bring others into the room. That’s where group therapy becomes powerful. In a group, you don’t just…

From Surface Coping to Relational Insight

The Power of a Psychodynamic Approach When life feels overwhelming, it’s natural to reach for quick fixes. We scroll social media to distract ourselves, plan an extra-busy week to avoid difficult feelings, or repeat affirmations hoping they’ll stick. These surface coping strategies can help us survive the moment, and sometimes, that’s exactly what we need.…
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When Your Body Feels Like the Enemy

For many people, the body feels like a battlefield. Maybe it’s the years of internalized messages about weight and worth. Maybe it’s the exhaustion of trying to fit into a culture that insists you must shrink, reshape, or discipline yourself before you’re allowed to rest, belong, or feel proud. Living with body shame can make…
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You Are Not Alone

Shame can be a lonely place. It tells us we’re different, broken, or too much. It convinces us that if others really knew what was going on inside, they’d turn away. For many people, this belief quietly shapes the way they move through the world — pulling back in conversations, keeping feelings under wraps, and…
Discover how spending time in nature supports mental health, reduces stress, and complements therapy for lasting emotional well-being.

Nature’s Healing Touch: The Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors

Discover how spending time in nature supports mental health, reduces stress, and complements therapy for lasting emotional well-being.
Spring Cleaning Your Mind Tips

Practical Ways to Declutter Anxiety and Stress

Clear your mind and reduce stress with gentle, practical steps for emotional spring cleaning. Feel lighter, calmer & more grounded—one small shift at a time.
Strategies for Managing Change and Maintaining Balance in Your Life

Strategies for Managing Change and Maintaining Balance in Your Life

Feeling overwhelmed by life transitions? Discover therapist-recommended strategies to manage change, reduce anxiety, & maintain emotional balance.

How Body Positivity Shapes Our Social Media Feeds

Body positivity is reshaping social media, challenging beauty standards, and promoting self-acceptance. By being mindful of the content we consume and share, we can contribute to a healthier, more supportive online environment.
The Ripple Effect of Body Positivity on Instagram

The Ripple Effect of Body Positivity on Instagram

Consuming certain types of content on Instagram & body image issues have started to go hand in hand. Find out how to break the cycle.
How Social Media Affects Body Image

How Social Media Affects Body Image

Social media and body image issues seem to go hand in hand these days. Learn more about the toll social media is taking on many Americans here.

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