We all believe we know what narcissism looks like. After all, aren’t a majority of politicians and Hollywood A-listers narcissists, projecting their massive egos onto the world? While that may be true, narcissists come in all shapes and sizes- not just the grandiose type. They walk among us, some of them obvious, and some of them covert. As a matter of fact,...[ read more ]

Life has been beyond challenging for most of us the last couple of years as we’ve dealt with a global pandemic, political and social upheaval, and everyday financial struggles. Needless to say, these events can trigger some pretty strong emotions in us.We never want to fully deny our emotions. Feeling them is how we process the events of our lives....[ read more ]

Psychotherapy can be a powerful vehicle for personal transformation. By speaking with a trained therapist in a safe and confidential environment, a person has the opportunity to explore their inner world and gain an understanding of their behaviors.Research has now shown that individual psychotherapy can be highly effective at improving the symptoms of a wide range of mental health issues...[ read more ]

Into each life a little rain must fall is a way of saying every one of us will experience sadness in our lifetime. It is completely normal and natural. But there are some people who feel something deeper and darker than sadness, and they may feel this way despite there being no triggering event such as the loss of a...[ read more ]

If we’re honest, most of us would admit we look at some form of digital screen more than we do the face of our friends and loved ones. From our phones to iPad, laptops and flat screen TVs the size of an entire wall, screen time for most people is definitely on the rise. But what exactly are the mental...[ read more ]

There is a very old saying that says, “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.” This is a warning to people to not act out in anger or resentment because you only end up harming yourself. Over time, these feelings of resentment can build until the individual develops feelings of depression or anxiety.While forgiving others who have hurt...[ read more ]

Each year in this country millions of children are the victims of child abuse at the hands of parents, guardians and other adults. Whether this abuse is physical, sexual, verbal or emotional, it can leave scars on their heart and psyche for many years.Here are just some of the long-term effects of child abuse on adult survivors:Forming Healthy Bonds and...[ read more ]

When most people commit to a fitness routine, they do so to improve their physical health. Perhaps they need to lose weight or find a natural way to lower their blood pressure or blood glucose. And while exercise definitely impacts a person’s physical health, it also significantly impacts their mental health as well!Here are just some of the ways fitness...[ read more ]

Every single human being has many voices battling it out inside their head. Some voices champion us with encouragment, confidence, and gusto to reach our fullest potential.Then there's that one loud voice which is critical of every move we make. The one that looks at all of our perceived flaws under a microscope and calls them out with a thunderous...[ read more ]

College students deal with a lot of stress. Sadly, not many reach out for support or help. Eventually their stress turns into anxiety and depression.To have a positive college experience, good mental health is required. Counseling offers numerous benefits to college students. Here are only a few:Counseling Helps with Problem-SolvingYou can learn a lot in college, but you won’t necessarily...[ read more ]