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Romantic pursuits don’t always work out as planned. Rather than dwelling on the things you have no power over, we’ll focus on ways you can find happiness and fulfillment independent of relationships. I’ll encourage you to spend more time getting to know yourself through solo hobbies, recreation, or travel, even if you’re married.

As an experienced anxiety therapist, my goal is to help you start feeling better as quickly as possible. I’ll teach you how to deal with anxiety in the moment, whether you encounter it at work, at home, or somewhere else. First, we’ll examine your current coping strategies, exploring what triggers your anxiety, why certain things tend to upset you, and how you typically react.

No breakup is ever easy, but some breakups can make you feel like you’ve been sucker punched. And during those times, it can become sincerely difficult to see a way forward. Maybe your friends and family don’t seem to understand why you’re struggling so much, but you have every right to your feelings and your personal journey of mourning. (Because yes, you are allowed to mourn over a relationship!)

Unless you’re a Tibetan monk, surrounded by nothing but other peaceful Tibetan monks, chances are you run into people and events that make you plain ol’ angry sometimes. And that’s okay. Anger is a very common human emotion, and in many instances, it can serve as a compass that guides you to better choices and situations.

It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time. Perhaps you get a bit nervous speaking in front of people or going on a job interview. But for some people, anxiety becomes a frequent and forceful occurrence that completely takes over their lives.

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may want to speak with a counselor who can help you cope with your anxiety.

When was the last time you heard from your inner critic? You know, that voice in your head that constantly judges you, puts you down and compares you to others. The one that tells you you’re not good enough or smart enough and says things you would never dream of saying to another person.

Self-esteem is an opinion we have of ourselves; a way of placing value on ourselves as people. While we may voice characteristics such as “I’m American” or “I have brown eyes,” these are facts that don’t carry a negative or positive connotation.

When you think about someone experiencing trauma, incidents such as a violence, sexual assault, war, or a terrible car accident might come to mind. But there are other, subtle signs of trauma that can negatively affect our lives and hinder our relationships.

Millions of people deal with stress and anxiety on a daily basis. Whether it’s a result of phobias, depressions, or post-traumatic stress, anxiety can take a toll on our mind and health.

If you are suffering from an anxiety disorder, here are 3 ways therapy can help:

Every Halloween, little girls all over the country choose costumes that reflect what they want to be when they grow up. And each year we see many girls choosing to dress as princesses and fairies, kitty cats and maybe the odd super hero. Rarely do we see young girls dressing as executives, scientists, or world leaders.