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Holiday Anxiety: Strategies to Stay Calm with Online Therapy

The holiday season can be a magical time, but it’s also a period that often brings heightened anxiety for many people. Whether it’s the

December 3, 2025

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Tips for Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the Winter

As the days get shorter and colder, many people find themselves feeling down, drained, or even anxious. If this sounds

November 13, 2025

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The Perfection Trap: Why You’re Afraid to Fail (and What to Do About It)

by Natalia Derina, LMSW In our culture, perfectionism often gets celebrated. We admire the straight-A student, the colleague who always

August 13, 2025

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I Have Sleep Problems, Now What?

by, Wenqi Qiu, LMSW Five billion people go through the cycle of sleep and wakefulness every day, and relatively few

July 24, 2025

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Summer Anxiety: Causes and How to Cope

That familiar queasy feeling returns as the days grow warmer. You’re not imagining it. Summer can bring on anxiety, especially

June 6, 2025

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Social Anxiety Disorder

Social anxiety disorder goes beyond occasional nervousness or shyness. It involves persistent, intense fear of being judged, criticized, or humiliated

May 16, 2025

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The Cost of Numbing: Why Feeling Less Isn’t Helping You Heal

By Natalia Derina, LMSW One of the most common things I hear from clients who are struggling with depression is:

May 8, 2025

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EMDR Therapy: A Powerful Approach for Trauma & Anxiety

When it comes to treating trauma, PTSD, and anxiety, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has emerged as a

March 31, 2025

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How to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

How to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at a

February 28, 2025

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New Website Launch

We are proud to announce the launch of our new website.

November 26, 2024

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