A Therapy & Mental Wellness Blog

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT During a time when we are using technology more than ever for entertainment, work, and school, it is good to find time to take a step back from the screen. Overusing technology can be a problem for mental health. It can be distracting, and it can cause anxiety and depression. A digital detox might be one answer to maintaining good mental health during this time. What are some ways a digital detox can help? Detoxing will incre

Bullying is a complicated issue, and no one should have to deal with it. Find-out what you can do to stop bullying and how to break the cycl

When we hear the word “grief,” we typically assume there has been a death. However, this is not always the case. As we have learned over the last two years of going through a pandemic, grief comes in all shapes and forms and may show up where and when we least expect it. Grief is the reaction we have to any type of loss, a relationship, a pet, a job, or even just the lives we had before. Unfortunately, we all have experienced a loss at some point in our lives. When we are gri

As a therapist, I see first-hand how divorce can cause many hardships for children whose parents are divorcing. Therapists sometimes refer to these effects as "divorce poison." Common issues that arise from divorce include brainwashing children, badmouthing and bashing the ex, and parental alienation. Going through a divorce may bring up negative feelings about your ex-spouse, but your children mustn't get tossed into the middle. Parents who talk about their ex in a hateful w

Find out how stress can affect you. Read about the physical effects and how it affects immunity and mental health.

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Have you ever felt sad or depressed around the Thanksgiving season? It might sound counterintuitive because this is a time when families and friends gather in celebration, and yet it usually happens around this same time every year, right? This is also the time when the seasons change from Fall to Winter. Now, have you heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder? It is a type of depression that manifests when seasons change. What yo

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT As the school year approaches and summer comes to an end, students, parents, and teachers might find themselves more stressed out. For many, this year will be back to school in-person and full-time. On top of dealing with normal school stress, students Get plenty of sleep, healthy food, and exercise. These things are important for stress management and performing at one’s best both mentally and physically. Make time for fun

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT It has been a year since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world and changed everything as we knew it. Adjusting to working and attending school from home, wearing masks, and following quarantine guidelines was challenging and hard to make our new normal. For some of those with existing mental health problems, quarantine made those problems worse, and many without pre-existing mental health problems developed them or simila

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Navigating feelings can be challenging but trying to navigate someone we love can be even more challenging. Often, individuals cannot find the right words to say to someone going through a challenging time. Whether that individual is a sibling, a parent, a child, a coworker, or a close friend, it's not easy, and we want to support them. Taking steps to validate their feelings, ease their load, and communicate that they are no

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Breakups are tough to navigate. Sometimes, it would be easier to delete the person from our lives and move forward. Still, we cannot, especially during today’s dating scene where individuals are in long-term relationships without a label—making it more difficult to move on. As the process can be drawn out at times, here are some tips on moving forward during a breakup. Create distance from your ex. Most notably, during a brea