A Therapy & Mental Wellness Blog

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

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Do you find it difficult to take time to focus on yourself? Are you always helping others? The new year is a perfect time to gain control of your life by building self-esteem and finding inner happiness. In 2021, it is hard to focus on everything that needs to be done, which can lead to burnout. Taking time for yourself is not selfish, and it can allow you to become the best version of yourself. Here are some steps to live a

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Insurance can be confusing, with different policies and different terms like deductibles, co-pays, and coinsurance. We often do not understand these terms until we seek medical attention and end up having to pay, even though we have insurance. This can lead to unexpected bills that add stress to an already difficult situation, leaving us wondering why we’re paying so much out-of-pocket. It can be frustrating to anticipate a c

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT The holidays can be tough between the physical challenges and the emotional obstacles that can occur; it's easy to feel overwhelmed. On top of this, COVID-19 has added even more stress to an already stressful time of the year. We now have the added pressure to manage our children who are off from school and their academic needs getting met to then make sure holiday plans are set and gifts are bought for loved ones. What is su

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT The pandemic has thrown many people into an unknown working situation with many new adjustments. Some lost their jobs or got laid off, and others were fortunate enough to begin working from home. Each of these come with problems or adjustments for everyone. Here are some ways it may be a breeze for one person but difficult for another. Balancing the needs of work and home in one location and meeting the needs of children and

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT "For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part," is the most common phrase used among marriages, but what happens when we face said challenges? Do we hold to our word? What about through a pandemic? While our lives have completely shifted, some face the most significant challenges, do we still stand by our words? One of the most apparent consequences of pandemic is financial

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT It is hard to know how to feel about all of the new situations during the COVID-19 pandemic, and grief is one of them. Dealing with grief during this time is a unique situation we have been thrown into with no idea how to handle it. As if grieving is not hard enough, we now have to grieve from a distance without the ones we love around us. Grief does not have to be for someone who has died; it can be for the loss of a job, th

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Social distancing has taken a toll on many people from all aspects, including but are not limited to financially, socially, and mentally. Even though we have been quarantining for a couple of months now, this COVID-19 world still feels new. With this new way of life comes some difficult adjustments we have to make. Being forced to stay home, at first, may have been relaxing, but quickly turned into a struggle. We had to deal

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Employee mental health is hard to navigate. Being professional yet appropriate, setting clear boundaries to show professionalism, commitment, and yet not becoming too personal is tough. Now with the additional stressors of COVID-19, we're taking it to a whole new level. Most people have had to adjust to working at home and finding the work/life balance with staying motivated, staying focused, and in addition to for many, taki

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that affects about eight million people every year in the United States. Between 7 and 8% of the population will experience some degree of PTSD in their lifetimes. While most people understand that PTSD can contribute to stress, anxiety, and insomnia, a lesser-known issue is the impact PTSD can have on the ability to learn. Effects of PTSD on the Brain Trauma can affect t