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We provide medication for all ages to treat depression, anxiety & other symptoms.
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New Year, New You – How Focusing on Habits Can Improve Your Life
In the spirit of the New Year, and the resolutions that often accompany its arrival, this blog post is going to focus on habits. For many, the word “habits” conjures up images of nail biting, or binge-watching The Office after work– and these are habits we tend to focus on when making a resolution. Therapeutically speaking, habits are important to consider, too.
Do My Different Doctors Even Know Each Other? The Importance of Coordinating Care
You’ve decided to prioritize your mental health and scheduled an intake appointment with your new therapist – wonderful! As your therapist and you assess your needs and start to build a relationship, you may find you need a little more help in addition to talk therapy.
Navigating the Holiday Season During a Pandemic
This holiday season, I feel disappointment…relief… why? There may be an accompanying air of disappointment to these holidays due to the increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19, and having to temporarily pause in-person contacts with friends and family in indoor settings.
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Coping with the Winter Blues: A Closer Look at Seasonal Affective Disorder
It is no understatement to say this year has left a generous helping of stress for much of the U.S. population. Seasonal depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is an aspect of major depressive disorder which by some estimates impacts approximately 10 million Americans.
Movember: Focusing on Men and Mental Health
Most of us have heard of the Movember movement. We’ve seen coworkers sporting unfamiliar facial hair, read blog posts, and scrolled social media fundraising campaigns for the cause.
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Part 2: What to Expect When You’re Expecting [To Start Therapy]
Finding the right therapist can be tough, but fortunately there are some rules of thumb that can help.
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting [To Start Therapy]
Happy (belated) World Mental Health Day! In honor of the holiday this post is going to be about one of the best ways to stay on top of your mental health: starting therapy. You may be thinking, “Sam, I don’t have depression, I’m just having a hard time at the moment– isn’t therapy for people with REAL problems?” To that I might ask, what is a real problem? If it is negatively impacting your life, why not allow yourself access to a beneficial resource?
Respect yourself: Self-compassion as a pathway to personal growth
When trying to make a change in our lives, positive affirmations are a powerful tool. Affirmations are statements that acknowledge our strengths.
When There Isn’t an App for That: Good Strategies for Healthy Living During a Stressful Time
We are living in a politically charged climate. From watching the news to looking up things on your phone, we are glued to our devices.