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One of the most challenging things about mental health is taking that first step: talking to someone, getting tested, and receiving a diagnosis. Despite the progress our society has made in the last few decades, there is still a large amount of stigma around “seeing a therapist,” and the word “diagnosis” is often very frightening. There…
Dr. Jackson is experienced in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy and Psychodrama which she utilizes with both children and adult clients. She also has experience working with couples and groups. What is Play Therapy? Play Therapy is a form of counseling or psychotherapy in which play is used as a means of…
Infidelity can strike any relationship… New or old, married or unwed, no relationship is immune. However, the reality is that most people who step out of their marriage or relationship, still love and care for the person they strayed from. A Lack of communication and support, not being understanding towards one another, and failing to meet…
Why is it that so many people view the diagnosis of clinical depression as some kind of death sentence for their future job prospects? Although it is likely that many factors play into this stereotype, lazy media portrayals probably play a huge role here. If you’ve bought into the myth that people with clinical depression…
There are several benefits to seeking therapy after suffering a profound loss. Grief counseling will help you understand the complex nature of the grieving process and take the uncertainty out of the unexpected reactions you may be experiencing as a result of your loss. It may seem easier to ignore your pain, but it is…
Anxiety is defined by The American Psychological Association as “an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” Everyone feels anxiety at some point in their lives. Luckily there are a few tried and true methods to help lessen the anxiety you feel right now. 1. Stay in the…
Grief is an overwhelming feeling that is often nearly impossible to let go of. Not only does it affect the grieving person, but also those around them too. As a child, or someone who loves you, it is very difficult for your loved ones to see you so down, and not know what they can do to help. The overwhelming sense of…
Debt can be a huge stressor for many people. It can lead to a lower quality life, anxiety, and conflicts in marriage, even divorce. In this uncertain economy, it is more important than ever to manage finances and debt to avoid unnecessary hardship. Here are 3 tips to help with that. 1) Make a Game…
Living a life plagued with depression is complex. For some, it’s a dull feeling in the back of your mind that is triggered by a certain word, action or situation and it makes the world feel shaky at that moment. For others, it’s a form of numbness that carries through your whole body every time that…
Sex, especially within a committed relationship, is one of the most perfect expressions of love and devotion there is, not to mention the way most of us conceive children. However, as a recent piece in Medical News Today notes, sexual addiction is an obsessive compulsive disorder that drives people to seek sex as often as…
