What’s Sleep Got to Do With It?

What’s Sleep Got to Do With It?

Nancy Mitchell, APRN Did you know that sleep comprises one-third of our life? If something takes up a third of our life, don’t you think it’s a pretty darn important aspect of our being? When is the last time someone asked you about your sleep or encouraged you to...
Learning About Genetic Testing for Psychiatric Medications

Learning About Genetic Testing for Psychiatric Medications

Nancy Mitchell, APRN Question: “What is genetic testing for psychiatric medication, and do I need it?” Have you been frustrated by the lackluster results of your psych meds? Perhaps you have a family member or friend who told you their provider suggested genetic...
Confidence Matters: How to Handle Conflict in Your Relationship

Confidence Matters: How to Handle Conflict in Your Relationship

Rachel Pinto, LPC-S I have been a therapist now for eight years, and it wasn’t long before I started noticing trends in how couples talk to each other. There are some personality types – and for the purposes of this article we will refer to them as the...
Couples: How to Boost a Partner with Lagging Self-Esteem

Couples: How to Boost a Partner with Lagging Self-Esteem

Susan Warren, LMSW When we are in a relationship with someone, we see all aspects of them. We see the stuff we fell in love with, the stuff that makes them unique, and we even know the stuff they don’t show to the rest of the world. What a privilege! Of course this...
A Tale of Two Winters

A Tale of Two Winters

Shayna Simeone Fendley, LCSW November 2019: You have carefully planned a Thanksgiving menu that manages to balance traditional fixings with great-aunt Susie’s husband’s allergy to corn. Family is flying in, and everyone looks forward to a few days off work with the...
How To Find a Therapist: Navigating the Mental Health Alphabet 

How To Find a Therapist: Navigating the Mental Health Alphabet 

Susan Warren, LMSW Searching through the internet when you’ve decided to seek mental health help can seem daunting. There is a wide array of mental health professionals available to you. Pretty soon the alphabet of the Mental Health world comes alive: LCSW, LPC, LMSW,...