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Dealing with relationship insecurity as a Young Adult
Both friendships and romantic relationships can be a struggle for Young Adults. Our Counselors are here to help!
Navigating changes in family relationships as a Young Adult
Counseling can help with tension that arises in families as a child becomes a Young Adult
What Should I Think About During EMDR?
Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is unlike traditional talk therapies in a variety of ways.
6 Ways to Treat Depression Naturally
Depression is one of the most common mental health issues in the world. While it impacts people differently and symptoms can vary, feelings of extreme sadness, hopelessness, and helplessness are often associated with this overwhelming condition.
Understanding EMDR and What It's Used For
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of psychotherapy typically used to help people deal with the effects of trauma and PTSD.
Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Treat Depression?
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. Therapy is often the best way to manage symptoms and eventually overcome depression, but because of how common it is, it can sometimes be difficult to decide which type of therapy is right for you.
Why Women Are Particularly Vulnerable to Medical Trauma
Medical trauma can impact anyone — it doesn’t discriminate. However, women are often more vulnerable for a variety of reasons. To understand why, we first need to understand what medical trauma looks like.
6 Signs of Depression in Women
Depression doesn’t discriminate. It impacts both men and women, and the symptoms are often the same. However, studies have shown that women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression.
Medical Trauma: Why Women Are Particularly Vulnerable
Trauma can impact anyone at any time. It doesn’t discriminate or seek out one sex over another. However, statistics show that women are often more likely to experience traumatic events than men.
What to Expect in CBT Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is widely considered to be the most common type of mental health therapy in the country. It can help with a variety of mental health issues, from anxiety and depression to PTSD and phobias.
Exploring the Science Behind EMDR Therapy
Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has seen significant growth when it comes to the treatment of mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more.
Understanding Cultural Influences on Mental Health in the BIPOC Community
Mental health issues don’t discriminate. They impact people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. But that can often be where the similarities stop.
Political Anxiety: 7 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health During Election Season
Election season is officially here. While staying informed is important, seeing countless yard signs, commercials, social media commentary, and news interviews can quickly become overwhelming.
Tips For Dealing With Job Stress From a Young Adult Counselor
At Shift Counseling, PC, therapy for Young Adults is one of our specialties. One topic we hear about frequently from our young adult clients is job stress. Here we are going to break down some common types of job stress and what you can do to cope.
Why Coping Skills Are Such An Important Part of Stress Therapy
If you are feeling really stressed out, there is a good chance it is because you are feeling not in control of something. You want something, or someone to change, but you can’t force it to happen
How An Anxiety Therapist Can Help With Lack of Appetite And Unintentional Weight Loss Caused By Anxiety
Some people struggle with a lack of appetite when they are in a state of anxiety. They may say their stomach feels like a knot, they find the idea of food repulsive, or they begin to have smell or texture aversions that make it hard to find any food appealing. Even if they force themselves to eat, it doesn’t stay down for long. Others will say that anything they eat during times of high anxiety will go right through them.
How Depression Therapy Can Help With Weight Gain Caused By Depression
If a person is so depressed that they are not enjoying things they used to, they may also lose their appetite. This can lead to unintentional weight loss. Unfortunately, this is not usually a healthy weight loss, because the person may not be getting proper nutrition, which can cause depression to worsen.
What is a Trauma Response?
When a traumatic event does occur, your body goes through something called a trauma response. In its simplest form, it’s a means for self-preservation and survival.
5 Tips to Help Someone You Love Cope with Anxiety
Watching your loved one suffer from anxiety and/or anxiety attacks can be difficult, especially if you don’t feel prepared to be able to help them. Here are five tips to get you started.
What is High-Functioning Depression?
You know something isn’t quite right, but you don’t fit the stereotypical mold of depression. It’s possible that you have something called high-functioning depression.