Jonna Mogab, LCSW, PC

05/06/2022

Keeping score in a relationship is a recipe for resentment. But it is important for each person to maintain a high ratio of affection to demands.

... and why it doesn't have to mean keeping score.

05/05/2022

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

05/03/2022

Stress is a normal part of life, but a lot of mental issues stem from having too much of it. Gaining a better idea of what dives it helps us keep it manageable.

Can we learn to tell when we will likely be overwhelmed?

04/29/2022

Depression is more than sadness. It can include lesser-known symptoms such as restlessness and physical aches.

Are you sad or experiencing depression? How can you tell? You can find out how here.

04/26/2022

Overcoming trauma is tough work, and some people try to protect themselves by denying they have need to do it. But they don't need to do it alone, and recovery allows people to stop living in fear.

Denying a traumatic event is a natural and useful response to pain. But in the long term, it may hurt you more. Here’s why and how to cope.

04/22/2022

An emotion is not a direct response to something external, but to how it is filtered through our perception. This is what gives us an opportunity to decide whether our emotions will lead us to an outcome we want.

3 steps for creating positive mental habits.

04/19/2022

People often drift apart because their past experience hasn't taught them how to sustain a relationship. But once this dynamic is recognized, it can be changed.

10. You only feel positive emotions during s*x.

04/17/2022

May you have a happy Easter!

04/15/2022

We wish you a happy Passover!

04/15/2022

Validating your partner doesn't mean you're required to agree with them. But understanding the reasons for somebody's feelings is necessary for solving problems.

5. Don't let anger become angry.

04/12/2022

Avoidance is a behavior that causes anxiety to continue. But avoidance is not the same thing as choosing to focus your attention on the things you can control.

Learn why your anxiety may be about fear of the unknown and what to do about it.

04/08/2022

Childhood trauma is often a factor in the development of social anxiety. There are ways of treating this once it is recognized.

Understanding the role of childhood adversity.