Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) isn’t just psychobabble—it’s backed by some serious science. This powerful approach has helped millions overcome anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.

Depression can be a debilitating condition, draining your energy and motivation. While it’s normal to experience sadness in response to life events, persistent feelings of despair may indicate a deeper issue. Recognizing these symptoms is crucial for seeking appropriate help and beginning the journey towards recovery.

Anger is a natural, instinctive response to threats. When we feel anger, it signals that something isn’t right and that we need to take action. Therapeutic anger allows us to fight for our needs and can be a powerful motivator

Humans thrive off pressure in a moderate amount to drive gratification and reduce restlessness. It becomes problematic when that pressure turns into high levels of stress and anxiety that interfere with daily functioning. Finding ways to manage pressure without escalating to panic is key to long-term happiness. 

If anxiety is sabotaging your sleep, you’re not alone. But did you know that improving your sleep habits can actually help manage anxiety, too? It’s a two-way street. Let’s dive into simple strategies to upgrade your sleep game and give those anxious thoughts the boot.

Today’s world of education is a challenging, demanding environment with high expectations of their students. Whether it’s academic pressures, social challenges, or personal issues, anxiety can manifest in various ways that affect a student’s overall well-being.

Infidelity is a betrayal of trust, a violation of the exclusive agreement you make with a partner. This act of unfaithfulness is most often associated with physical actions, like a tryst or an ongoing affair.

Living with an unmotivated adolescent can test your patience and sanity. As parents, we invest years nurturing our children’s potential, so seeing them potentially squander opportunities is disheartening. However, there are strategies to reignite their drive and help them flourish.

Do you feel drained in your relationship, like you’re constantly giving but not receiving? Maybe you feel responsible for your partner’s emotions, or guilty when you try to set boundaries. If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing codependent patterns

Codependence isn’t just about being “too nice” or helping too much — it’s about losing your connection to yourself in the process.

From mood swings to risk-taking, it’s all part of the brain’s journey to maturity. Understanding this can help teens and adults navigate the turbulent teenage years with more patience and empathy.

A healthy relationship isn’t going to fall into your lap. They take time, effort, and a willingness to make the necessary improvements.

For most of us, we have this perfect ideal of what the fairy tale romance should look like. This is further shaped by our media consumption - books, television, and movies make it look so easy.

Can we praise too much? Can we praise in the "wrong" way? Surprisingly, there are some things you might want to watch out for.  I'd like to give you some practical rules to help you make the most out of praising your child.

Is your graduate ready for adulthood? Are you confident that your child will make wise decisions for their future? 

The teen years can be exciting times to learn, explore, and grow, but they can also be a tough time of life.

There are several tips that are helpful to keep in mind when having a sensitive discussion with one’s spouse.  It is important that both parties are in agreement on a good time to talk, both are well rested, and both partners are not overly stressed or angry.  Today I want to focus on staying on topic in arguments.

Many times couples who have successfully worked through something such as infidelity say that they are happier than they had ever been in their relationship and although they wish the infidelity never happened, they may never had taken their relationship so seriously in order to do the hard work to get to the new place. 

I often hear complaints about bringing up the past.

Arguments can be challenging in any relationship, but they can become even more contentious when the past is brought up. I am always sensitive to both parties: the one who has to hear about the past (“here we go again”) and the person who feels it is unresolved, either within themselves or in the relationship.

I’ve heard from clients more than a couple of times that, while they wouldn’t wish an affair on anyone, they ended up feeling grateful for the experience. For those who truly come out the other end having done the work, they are stronger, more connected, and often more sure of their relationship than ever before.

There’s a saying, “It takes two to tango,” implying that both partners in a relationship are equally responsible for any problems. While this may be true in some cases, it’s not true in all. Why question the 50/50 idea of fault in a relationship? Because it can be detrimental to certain people.