July is here, and with it comes the promise of warmth, sunshine, and hopefully, some time for relaxation. Even during the summer months, however,  stress and anxiety can still manage to creep in. That’s why it’s helpful to have some DIY therapeutic activities that not only help you relax, but boost your confidence and resilience. […]

On the days that you wake up and just aren’t feeling it, you need self care practices that will help you rediscover your joy. Depression can creep up on us when we least expect it. You might feel raw and vulnerable for reasons you can’t place your finger on, which might make you reluctant to […]

Our families are the very first relationships we have. These early experiences become the foundation for how we view ourselves, others, and the world around us. The stories that are kept within our families, both the good and the bad, leave a mark on us as adults and can impact our future relationships. However, while […]

How Do I Stop My Anxiety Quickly? There are times in our lives when we need to deal with our anxiety in a timely manner. But getting there isn’t always simple. Whether you need to get to sleep for a big day at work, calm yourself down so you can put a baby to sleep, […]

How Do You Know If A Therapist Is Right For You? When it comes to picking a counseling team, you have a lot of options to choose from. Finding the right therapist is an extremely personal choice, and it’s important to get all the information. Each counselor you could make an appointment with will have […]

As a ketamine-assisted psychotherapist and a Registered Expressive Arts Therapist (REAT), I can’t help but contemplate how these two domains – psychedelics and the arts – converge and overlap.  I often work with high-performing women with a spiritual bent. However, sometimes, what it takes to be “successful” in today’s modern world is not what is […]

Human beings have an innate desire to enjoy, create, and appreciate art. Art therapy connects with so many clients because it seems that our brains are wired to be used creatively. We all connect with art as children, but most of us lose that connection somewhere along the way to adulthood. Even those of who […]

Friendship is more than just a type of relationship, it’s also a skill. In order to receive the sort of friendships you want to have, oftentimes we must first learn how to be that kind of friend to others. If we haven’t cultivated the skill of friendship, the ordeal of learning can appear overwhelming. But […]

Ketamine therapy is an exciting new avenue of treatment for many patients. For some, KAP has been a transformative treatment option that has allowed them to break free from the shackles of mental illness. But how do you know if it’s for you? If you’re suffering from depression, anxiety, or unhealed trauma, then ketamine assisted […]

This article offers a variety of unique activities you can do in between actual therapy sessions to get you out of your comfort zone and improve your mental health, whether you crave sunshine or yearn to revisit a past artistic endeavor. By engaging with your life in these ways throughout the week, you can solidify […]