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Melissa Morrison, LMHC, Psy.D.

6 days ago

College Student Mental Health

This time a year ago, the prospect of the academic year looked quite different. Perhaps you were a senior in high school, making your fin...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Nov 23, 2020

COVID Blues

As colorful leaves fall from trees and the air gets cold enough for thicker layers, autumn is turning to winter.

Bethany Kregiel

Nov 16, 2020

Lessons Learned from 2020 Election Week

As I write this post on the Saturday morning after Election Day, I’m surprised that I haven’t officially learned the outcome of the 2020 ...

Bethany Kregiel

Nov 2, 2020

Maintaining Mental Health During Election Season: Relationship with Media

Mass media loves election season. During an election year, news, radio, television, and podcasts center on the Election Day buildup.

Bethany Kregiel

Oct 26, 2020

Maintaining Mental Health During Election Season: Relationship with Others

Election season is fraught with strong opinions and conflicting belief systems.

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Sep 28, 2020

Pandemic and Pumpkin Spice

What are some things that come to mind with the fall season? I think of pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking, cool crisp air...

Bethany Kregiel

Sep 21, 2020

Taking a Dry Month?

Cultural norms around consuming alcohol are shifting, and more and more, people are taking a “dry month” where they abstain from drinking.

Bethany Kregiel

Sep 7, 2020

Mental Health in a Tumultuous Political Climate

Now more than ever, the country is politically divided, and issues within the political realm may have a serious effect on mental health.

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Aug 24, 2020

Taking Time for Self-Reflection

When was the last time you checked in with yourself? During the difficult period we’re experiencing, it is easy to neglect...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Jul 27, 2020

Music of the Heart

Some of my friends and acquaintances tell me that they are sensitive to loud music. When music is too loud...

Bethany Kregiel

Jul 20, 2020

How to Cope with Guilt

Sometimes we experience guilt after behaving in a way that doesn’t align with what we want or what we value...

Daphne

Jun 1, 2020

Pandemic Purchases

Online shopping: That tricky but reliable sense of satisfaction. During these precarious times, your stress may be overflowing with...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

May 11, 2020

A Peaceful Mindset

Peace like a river. Growing up, I heard this phrase from people who exuded a peaceful outlook in their day-to-day lives.

Bethany Kregiel

May 4, 2020

Catastrophizing Within a Catastrophe

Many people with anxiety right now are not dealing with a catastrophe for the first time; they may have imagined this pandemic or other...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Apr 27, 2020

Every Storm Runs Out of Rain

Today’s title is a direct quote from Maya Angelou. In a season where the future feels uncertain, this quote provides me great comfort.

Bethany Kregiel

Mar 23, 2020

Maintaining Mental Health in the Midst of a Pandemic

In the midst of the global pandemic of COVID-19, the world is rapidly changing. Daily news delivers messaging that slowly strips away our...

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Mar 2, 2020

Ten Ways to Say No

No means no. A challenge I have seen in friends and in myself is the ability to say “no.” Regardless of where that difficulty stems from...

Bethany Kregiel

Feb 4, 2020

How to Practice Self-Compassion

You may have heard it from a friend, a family member, or your therapist: be kinder to yourself. For many people, easier said than done.

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Jan 28, 2020

What Is Your Body Telling You?

How often do you take a cue from your body? Listening to our bodies can be both easy and difficult.

Lou Lim, LMHC, REAT

Jan 7, 2020

What Fuels Your Emotional Car?

What helps you keep going every day? Like a car that needs fuel (whether gas or electric), replenishment is essential to your well-being.

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