Written by: Lauren Martin Whether you’ve been to therapy before, or you’re starting out for the first time, every experience in counseling is unique. Beginning therapy is both a time and financial commitment to yourself, so it’s important that your needs are being met in your sessions. Here are some tips as to how you can get the most out of your therapy sessions: Prepare for Sessions: B[...]
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Written by: Jaclyn Paveza The time after graduation can be surprisingly challenging. You are not alone if you have felt lost, stuck, or even depressed since crossing the stage. You have spent years working toward the goal of graduation and it is normal to think that things will fall into place afterwards. However, for many, the transition is not quite what they imagined. After graduation, the s[...]
Written by: Anjelika Angosta The changing of the seasons means that we are experiencing the natural cycle of transformation and renewal through constant movement of time. For some, the changing of the seasons can signify a measure of time, but for others, the changing of the seasons simply means that it’s time to bring out the winter coats and jackets. The winter season can feel like the longest[...]
Written by: Micayla Paterno As summer approaches and the school year comes to an end, we recognize that adjusting to a new schedule is often challenging for families to navigate. Managing how your child will get enough playtime, socialization, learning, and downtime without the structure of school can feel overwhelming. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, excessive screen time amongst our youth has spark[...]
Written by: Kaitlin DeBlasio Virtual therapy sessions have increased significantly since the global pandemic in 2020. Telehealth therapy has allowed for accessibility of mental health services for a broader range of populations across the country. This method of providing therapeutic services is convenient and effective. Virtual sessions allow for both client and therapist to meet on their own ter[...]
Written by: Kaitlin DeBlasio You might have heard that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. So what is mental health? And how did this month of celebrating our mental health come to be? Mental health is our social, emotional, and psychological well-being which impacts our thought process, behavior, and how we view ourselves and others. Mental Health Awareness month has actually been celebrated[...]
Written by: Kelsey Romanoff, LCPC Surviving and thriving; there’s a big difference between the two. Survival considers basic human needs (food, water, shelter, etc.), while thriving suggests a person is living well above or beyond meeting those basic human needs. Throughout this year + of the global pandemic, most of our daily or “normal” lives have been turned upside down, at least in so[...]