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07/11/2023

Ever get stuck in a mental health thought cycle that your friends are mad at you? Or worry that nobody likes you? Here are some good examples of what friendship anxiety is, what it looks like, and how to deal with it.

Friendship anxiety can cause you to lose friends or struggle to maintain friends, learn what it is and how to think about your relationships in healthier ways by reflecting on your mental health and your thought processes.

06/14/2023

Want to start journaling but don't know where to start? Have read countless journal prompts but they all seem so uninspiring? I might have the solution for you.

I send out journal prompts to my clients fairly regularly and recently one asked me to post some of them on my blog so that they could reflect back. Why didn't I think of that? Go check them out, there are lots of ideas and each one is a narrative with several components for you to reflect and process thought journaling.

A comprehensive list of journal prompts to help you process your mental health and wellness journey.

02/21/2023

Anyone feeling overwhelmed and overworked at your job? Did you know that a therapist can help you develop effective communication strategies and learn how to say "no" to tasks that aren't aligned with your job responsibilities? Click the link to read a few of my fave tactics!

Feeling burnt out and stressed from your job? Tips for creating boundaries at work and how a therapist can help you prioritize self-care and develop strategies to manage stress and anxiety.

01/16/2023

New blog post!! Who's committed to journaling this year? Here's your first mindful journal prompt for 2023!

Take a look at risk through the lens of change and do a deep dive into changes you've already made and changes you want to make in order to increase wellness in your current life.

10/17/2022

New blog post in my series on boundaries, this one might hit a nerve with all the overachieving people out there.

Feel free to share!

How to stop saying yes to everything, regardless of the anxiety and guilt that comes with saying no, and start living a more emotionally balanced life.

10/13/2022

New Blog Alert!
As we head into the season of shorter days and drearier weather, here's a quick technique (and beautiful quote) to help you reframe those challenging feelings. Feel free to share!

One simple change to the way in which we view our connection to our feelings may help us to navigate the challenging feelings on a day to day basis.

10/11/2022

New Blog Alert!

Part 1 in a series of posts about everyone's favorite topic...boundaries! How to hold boundaries with other people (or our jobs) when we are expected to say YES to everything.

I know for me, it is sometimes hard to say no to people when they ask me for appointments outside of my regular work hours. What is something that is challenging for you to say no to?

It is hard to say NO to things that others expect us to say YES to. Here are some tips on how to say "Yes, but on my terms" and when to hold our healthy and personal boundaries.

10/04/2022

New Blog Post! Leaving behind the carefree days of Summer in exchange for the hectic weeks of Autumn can feel overwhelming for many. Here are four tips for creating resiliency when life is feeling a little bit too overwhelming. Feel free to share!

How to build resiliency using four simple concepts to make life less complicated and stressful and to build mental health stamina.

09/23/2022

New Season, New Office, New Offerings! Check out what’s new with me and what I’m up to lately.

Tips and strategies for navigating mental health issues and the world of therapy.

07/06/2022

I’ve got a little news to share, I am now a licensed telehealth provider for anyone in the state of Florida! Due to some needs of my current clients, I went ahead and filed for licensure and now I can see anyone who is located in New Jersey or Florida. This is great for anyone you know who is chasing the sun and living the snowbird life, or someone who goes to college in Florida but is from New Jersey (or vice versa).

I can’t wait to start seeing some more Florida numbers hitting up my phone!

01/18/2022

Have you seen Encanto yet? I have not talked about a movie so much in therapy since Inside Out came out in 2015, and I generally work with adults so this one is definitely hitting home for many.

If you have the chance, definitely check it out. Even for non-therapists it can open some amazing dialogue between family members in a non-threatening way.

While catchy songs from "Encanto" are topping the charts, Disney's latest animated film is drawing praise for another reason: the way the movie portrays trauma and healing.

11/10/2021

A great (and timely) resource for parents who navigate needle-anxiety with their kids. Lots of great prompts and ideas in this article!

Help your child avoid pain from a vaccine. Use these tips to plan a positive experience even if your child has a fear of needles.