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Learn more about topics that we discuss in the therapy setting. These resources are available to help anyone looking for support, education, encouragement to to explore next steps in their therapy or mental health journey.

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How to Increase the Likelihood of Progress In Therapy

I often receive questions from clients like, "How do I give myself the best chance of seeing progress? What can I do to help ensure my treatment is fruitful? How do I begin to see change?" To which, I usually respond by explaining that this very question reflects a mindset that will be incredibly supportive for growth as it shows an understanding of your active role in the process.

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How Body Based Practices Can Interrupt Anxious Thoughts

You might be able to imagine what it feels like as an anxious stream of thoughts loops around in your head. Maybe your chest feels tight, your breath gets shallow, and suddenly the room feels a few degrees warmer. You may think “It’s just anxiety- I don’t need to worry about this” yet, the cycle continues. What if the key to stopping the loop isn’t more thinking—but more feeling?

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Simple Self-Care Tips to Ease Anxiety 

When we picture “self-care”, many of us imagine bubble baths, an extravagant day spent doing things that bring us pleasure; however, these methods alone are not always accessible while we may be feeling anxious at work, waking up in the middle of the night with a panic attack, or trying to hold in our tears driving from one appointment to the other. 

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