How Neurofeedback Can Help with ADHD
Living with ADHD can be very challenging as the mental health condition can and often does impact interpersonal relationships, academic and work performance, and daily functioning. Traditional Treatments for ADHD Once a diagnosis of ADHD has been made, there are a variety of treatment options. Most mental health therapists recommend using a holistic approach, meaning…
Read MoreHow Does Group Therapy Work?
If you’ve been thinking about exploring therapy, you’ve probably wondered if one-on-one sessions are best, or if you would benefit from group therapy. Many people are actually confused about group therapy, how it works and what it’s really like. This post will hopefully shed some light on the topic. What is Group Therapy? Group therapy…
Read MoreMindset is Everything: A “How To” on Mindfulness Practice
Authored by: Gabriella Patronella, Licensed Professional Counselor Have you ever had the experience where as soon as your head hits the pillow after a very long day of hustle and then your head explodes with a million thoughts at once? There goes that good night’s sleep! Have you ever had the experience of waking up…
Read MoreCrying Over Spilled Milk
Authored by: Kristy Cheney, LPC-A Supervised by Jamie Williams, LPC-S and James Mena, LCDC, LPC-S You’ve probably heard the expression, “There’s no use crying over spilled milk.” This phrase is used to communicate that crying over something that has happened and cannot be changed is pointless. However, people do have a lot of emotions regarding…
Read MoreStaying Afloat: How Medication Can Support Therapy
By: Kristy Cheney, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate Supervised by Jamie Williams, LPC-S and James Mena, LCDC, LPS-S As a therapist, I get asked a lot about medications. I cannot prescribe medication, but I can have conversations about what medication can do and how it can work in the brain. I can have conversations about whether…
Read MoreBenefits of a Mental Health Day from Work or School
We’ve all had those days when the alarm goes off and we lie in bed, feeling depleted of our energy, and maybe even our good mood. We think to ourselves, “I’m not really sick, but I just need a break from real life today.” While taking a sick day is common when you are feeling…
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