Therapy
If you have been told you might need medication for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or another mental health condition, one of the first questions is practical: “How do I actually see a psychiatrist?” For many people in Eastern Virginia, the barriers are real....
Therapy
You sit down, the clock starts, and your mind freezes. You talk about work or the kids, but the real stuff stays locked up. The panic you felt in the parking lot. The argument you are ashamed of. The secret you rehearsed saying. You leave wondering: “Is this a me...
Peer and Family, Therapy
Regardless of what kind of upbringing you had, it’s likely you didn’t agree with everything your parents did when raising you. But for better or worse, consciously or unconsciously, we often fall back on what’s familiar – parenting how we were parented, raising our...
Mental Health, Therapy
The rise of artificial intelligence has changed the way we do a lot of things in our lives, from asking for recipe ideas and planning trips to seeking advice or companionship. In the US, 20% of adults and 30% of young adults say they experience loneliness on a daily...
Mental Health, Therapy
Therapy can be a powerful way to process painful experiences and find a healthier, more balanced way forward. But it’s not always easy. It’s not uncommon for difficult emotions to arise, and they can linger long after the session ends. You might even feel worse after...
Mental Health, Therapy
If you’ve been worrying about your own eating behaviors or suspect someone you care about might be in trouble, this blog is for you. Eating disorders can be incredibly isolating, but they’re actually way more common than many people realize. Maybe you’re noticing...