A Therapy & Mental Wellness Blog

Written by: Amanda Levison , M.S., LMHC, LPC, CCBT Have you ever gotten to a point where you didn't want to do anything, go anywhere, or even be around anyone? Even the things you love to do seem like the worst ideas ever. You know you have so much to do. However, you don't even have a lot of energy to muster up. This can happen to anyone when they consistently put too much on their list of things to do and give themselves little to no time to wind down, shut off their brain,

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

During the adolescent and teen years, ages 10-16, it can be challenging to advocate for yourself or express your needs to others, especially your parents. However, at this age, it is necessary because you are a dependent under the age of 18 or at the age of consent, which means your parents have to sign off for you to do something: and your parents pay for most things. Asking your parents can be easy for something you know they support or for something simple like candy from

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