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What is Trauma?

by Sarah Rivera | September 6, 2022 | Counseling for Adults, Counseling for Teens | 0 Comments

WRITTEN BY: MARQUIA CALDWELL, LPC “Trauma is much more than a story about the past…trauma is re-experienced in the present, not as a story, but as profoundly disturbing physical sensations and emotions that may be associated with memories of past trauma” -Bessel van...

Anxiety- What is it?

by Sarah Rivera | August 11, 2022 | Counseling for Adults | 0 Comments

WRITTEN BY: KIMBERLY ALANIZ, LCSW-S Nearly every individual will experience symptoms of anxiety in their lifetime. In fact, small amounts of anxiety aren’t necessarily a bad thing. So, can anxiety be good? Or even helpful? The answer is, yes! Like other emotions,...

What to Expect When You’re Expecting…Your First Counseling Appointment

by Sarah Rivera | July 18, 2022 | Counseling for Adults, Counseling for Children, Counseling for Teens | 0 Comments

Thinking of your first session with your counselor can be scary. But rest assured, it’s not as scary as you think. This blog below will go over some expectations you can have for your first meeting with your new counselor. How a Counselor is Different than a Doctor To...

Am I an Anxious Person?

Sep 19, 2022 | Counseling for Adults, Counseling for Teens

Ever wondered, "Am I an anxious person?" Have you questioned, does my anxiety feel like everyone else’s? Why does it seem like my anxiety is higher than most? Perhaps your loved ones around you have pointed it out. They’ve mentioned you seem uptight and have a hard...

Can Anxiety Hurt my Body?

Sep 12, 2022 | Uncategorized

Anxiety in Your Body Ever had a belly ache and hot sweat right before a big presentation? How about “insomnia" at night because you’re thinking of all of the things that can go wrong tomorrow? Feeling like your heart is going to beat out of your chest or like you're...