This post was written by associate therapist Jordana del Feld. In this post, she shares five tips for how to start making changes when it feels hard to do so. By becoming present in the moment, in our bodies, and being gentle with ourselves, we can accomplish so much! How to Start When You Can’t Get Started by Associate Therapist...
In recognition of Pride Month, we recently shared some key statistics and research from Mental Heath America about depression in the LGBTQ+ community. One of the things the article discusses is the impact of family support on mental health. Today, we wanted to share more about that as it relates to the LGBTQ+ community. Of course, the information here is...
In our Conversations with Clinicians series, we interview one of our associate therapists so that you get to know them in more depth. They share more about the work that the do, the clients that they work with, their inspirations, passions, personal interests and more. Today, we’re talking with Chris Doorley. Where is your office located? I’ve been working remotely using...
June is Men's Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by men and promoting the importance of seeking help and support. One critical aspect of men's mental health that often goes overlooked is the close relationship between physical and mental well-being. Understanding this intersection can empower men to take a holistic...
This post was written by associate therapist Jordana del Feld. She shares the story of "Luna," a client (who, like always, has been anonymized to respect privacy) whose constantly-busy schedule was keeping her from dealing with underlying challenges. This explores how a therapist might gently work with this challenge using timing that is right for the client. The Case of...
This infographic and images come from Mental Health America, which they provided to the public for Pride Month. Depression is a pervasive and serious mental health issue that affects individuals across all demographics, but it has a particularly profound impact on the LGBTQ+ community. Understanding the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals is crucial for providing effective support and therapy....
If you've been following along, then you already know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme as outlined by Mental Health America is “where to start” and it has three action points: learn, act, advocate. We have already shared more about the “learn” and "act" actions. This week, we want to expand on the “advocate” section. MHA expands...
As we have shared several times, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme as outlined by Mental Health America is “where to start” and it has three action points: learn, act, advocate. We shared more about the "learn" action last week. This week, we want to expand on the "act" section. MHA expands on this single word directive...
This post was written by associate therapist Jordana del Feld. In this post, therapist Jordana del Feld discusses the harmful effects of overanalyzing and guessing in intimate relationships, which often lead to anxiety. She emphasizes the importance of pausing, recognizing unknown territory, and refraining from making assumptions. Jordana encourages healthy communication with the other person involved to gain clarity and...
As we shared last week, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year's theme "where to start" has three action points: learn, act, advocate. Today, we wanted to expand upon the messaging that Mental Health America is sharing related to the action of "learn." They elaborate by saying: "Learn how modern life affects mental health with new resources to...