Polaris Psychological Services, PLLC

02/13/2023

A subject matter that many in the Northeast struggle with to some degree. Often times this topic comes up in session as an aggravating factor. March 12th will be here soon!

Some people experience seasonal depression, also called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which may be triggered by lower levels of sunlight in the winter.

08/08/2020

Paul Doolan, Psy.D. Founder and Clinical Psychologist

08/08/2020

COVID has all of us adjusting to a new way of life where even the pursuit of therapy has changed. I speak to telebehavioral health and to what degree it may be a viable option for a person interested in engaging in therapy.

Some thoughts on telebehavioral health and whether or not it may be right for a person looking to engage in a theraputic process.

07/24/2020

I have lost count of how many conversations I have had with clients and client's parents/families regarding how much more difficult it is to make decisions in times of uncertainty. Particularly as it pertains to whether or not to return to college on an in-person basis. And it is understandable. I know I am certainly experiencing increased difficulty as well.

This article does a great job summarizing the importance of establishing and maintaining habit and structure, effective decision-making processes, and mindfulness practices as a means to decrease stress to where we are able to make decisions more easily.

If you need some assistance here with coping with the unique place many of us find ourselves in please reach out.

Decision-making is often complicated. These techniques can make it easier.

07/21/2020

Speaking obviously, COVID-19 is having a significant impact on what college-bound students and their families are planning on doing in the coming months. These changing plans can bring with them psychologically distressing experiences as one attempts to figure out what to do.

If you or your loved one finds this relevant, please reach out for a free consultation call.

Taking a gap year can be attractive option for high school grads. How is COVID-19 affecting this decision for the Class of 2020?

07/06/2020

For those needing some direction answering the question of when is the "right" time to reach out for help.

Visit our blog for help with anxiety, depression, addicition & more. Therapist, Paul Doolan offers counseling to adolescents, adults & men in New Haven, CT.