A Therapy & Mental Wellness Blog

The teen years are often a rollercoaster of emotions, transformations, and self-discovery. Adolescence involves significant physical, emotional, and social changes, often leaving teens feeling overwhelmed as they seek their identity and their place in the world. During this time, their self-worth can be fragile, often heavily influenced by peer interactions, family expectations, and societal norms. As young people navigate the complexities of adolescence, self-esteem can be a

Losing a loved one is never easy, and navigating the waves of grief can feel both isolating and overwhelming. In the midst of this...

Written by: Amanda Levison, M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Deciding to start therapy is the hard part. Deciding what kind of therapy is the confusing part. Most people end up choosing between two broad formats. Individual therapy, where you work one-on-one with a therapist. And group therapy, where you work alongside others facing similar challenges. Both work. Neither works for everyone. What works well for one person can be the wrong fit for someone else, and that has more to do wit

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT In the journey of life, the people we surround ourselves with and choose to keep in our lives play a significant role in our happiness, success, and overall well-being. Therefore, knowing each person's role in your life is important. We’ve gotten really loose with the word friend in recent years, so much so that we must be reminded that not everyone is our friend. Even young children refer to their peers as friends. It’s beco

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Imagine living with a constant stomach ache, an uneasy feeling in your gut that never seems to go away. For people living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this is just a glimpse of what life can feel like. The symptoms of PTSD can be overwhelming, leaving individuals feeling unsafe and unable to find comfort in their bodies. But there is hope! In this article, we will explore the different therapy options available

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT A misconception in life is that you have to do and figure out everything on your own, but the reality is you shouldn't have to, and therapy is an excellent resource for that. Seeing a therapist takes work. You are invited to be vulnerable and share things you wouldn't necessarily share with family or friends. It can be uneasy to have a one-on-one experience with a therapist that is essentially a stranger as your first encount

Considering joining group therapy? Here’s what you need to know about group therapy: how it works, what to expect, and who can benefit.