Starting therapy can be nerve wrecking… and for good reasons! You’re entering a new space, meeting someone for the first time – your therapist – who may ask a lot of questions about yourself. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed! First and foremost, it is important to recognize that reaching out for support and coming to a first session is already an achievement. You have taken a big step and deserve credit for making it here today.  Let’s walk through what typically happens durin

What is Stress? At its core, stress is an internal response to a perceived threat to our existence or wellbeing. The word "perceived" is crucial, because stress isn't just about what happens to us, but how we experience and interpret what happens to us. For a child, stress might look like the first day of school, separation from a parent, or navigating social dynamics on the playground. For a young adult, it could be the weight of college debt, the pressure of academic perfor

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Have you ever felt like your mind is constantly racing, struggling to keep up with the demands of your daily life? You’re not alone. In a...