Have you ever felt your stomach twist just thinking about an upcoming presentation? Or noticed yourself lying awake at night, imagining worst case scenarios about a future event? If so, you may have experienced anticipatory anxiety. Anticipatory anxiety is a common symptom of various types of anxiety, including generalized anxiety … Read More
How Seasonal Changes Affect Your Mood—and What You Can Do About It
As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, you might notice a shift in how you feel. Maybe you’re sleeping more, your energy levels dip, or you’re just not enjoying things the way you usually do. These aren’t just “winter blues.” For many people, seasonal changes can have a real … Read More
Break Out of Your Career Rut: The Power of Career Coaching
You wake up, go to work, power through the day to day, and head home feeling drained and disconnected. Maybe you’re going through the motions, but inside, you feel stuck. You’re not alone. Feeling stuck in a career rut is more common than you think, especially for professionals juggling responsibilities, … Read More
Group Counseling vs. Individual Therapy: Which Is Right for You?
Starting therapy is a big step toward caring for your mental health, but it often comes with questions—one of the most common being, “Should I try individual therapy or group counseling?” Both forms of therapy are evidence-based and effective for a range of mental health conditions, but the experience and … Read More
Navigating Friendships Through Major Life Changes
Friendships in our teens often feel effortless. We meet in high school, see each other every day, and bond over shared experiences. But as we grow older, life takes us in different directions—new cities, careers, relationships, families. And with that, navigating friendships in adulthood can feel a lot more complicated. … Read More
Redefining Success: How to Embrace Shifts in Your Career, Relationships, and Identity
Success used to mean checking off all the traditional boxes: climb the career ladder, find your person, maybe settle down with a house and a plan. But as life evolves, so does our definition of what it means to succeed. And often, that evolution doesn’t follow a linear path. Whether … Read More
Social Anxiety at Work
The workplace can be full of opportunity, but for many people, it can also feel like a minefield of social situations. Whether it’s speaking up in meetings, attending team lunches, or just saying “hi” in the hallway, navigating social anxiety at work can be exhausting. People with social anxiety often … Read More
The High-Functioning Depression Trap: Recognizing Subtle Signs and Seeking Help
When we think about depression, we often imagine someone who is visibly struggling—perhaps someone who can’t get out of bed or who has withdrawn significantly from life. But depression isn’t always so obvious. There is a type of depression known as high-functioning depression, or Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD), that can … Read More
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Strategies for Young Professionals
You just landed a great job, or maybe you were recently promoted. Everyone around you seems to believe you’re doing well—but inside, you’re constantly questioning yourself. “Do I really deserve this? Am I good enough? What if they find out I’m a fraud?” If any of that sounds familiar, you … Read More
Don’t Wait for a Crisis: Counseling as Preventative Care
When we think about caring for our health, we often focus on diet, exercise, and annual check-ups. But what about our emotional well-being? Just like we take proactive steps to protect our physical health, regular attention to our mental and emotional health can make a major difference—especially before things spiral … Read More