Keepin’ it Real -
notes from a therapist
6 Ways to Cure the Summertime Blues
If you're noticing things like restlessness, agitation, having low energy, feeling anxious or depressed, you might be experiencing the summertime blues.
How to Tell the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety
Stress and anxiety are very normal feelings we experience as humans. Understanding the difference can help you know what coping strategies to utilize in the moment.
How To Stop Overthinking and Gain More Control of Your Thoughts
You can’t completely stop your thoughts but you can learn to control the overwhelm by being aware of what's going on in your brain and working to slow things down.
5 Ways to Stop a Panic Attack
When you know what to do and have practiced these techniques, you'll be able to manage your symptoms more effectively. Panic attacks don't have to control your life.
How To Live Life On Your Own Timeline With Confidence
It can feel isolating and scary having to make decisions about your own life. You can learn skills to feel empowered and confident in the choices you are making.
Why You Might Have More Anxiety as a Highly Sensitive Person
Anxiety is a common occurrence for some people. If you're highly sensitive, there's a higher chance that your anxiety will become chronic throughout your life.
What's A Highly Sensitive Person And What Makes Them Unique
If you're a HSP like me, then you've probably felt like an outsider at some point. What is a highly sensitive person exactly and how it is actually your superpower.
Why Self-Compassion is the Best Resolution For Yourself this Year
Self-compassion has been found to help people significantly reduce stress and anxiety. It is incredibly powerful, simple, and easy to do (with a little bit of practice).
12 Things that Help When You're Feeling Lonely
Loneliness might be one of the most difficult feelings you can experience a common human experience across the lifespan. Keep reading for things you can do to cope.
How Do I know if I Need Therapy?
You don’t need an official diagnosis or to be in the midst of a full-blown, panic-attack inducing meltdown to benefit from therapy at some point in your life.
How to Find Your Power When You Feel Hopeless
Helplessness can make you feel trapped and powerless. There things you can put into action now to help.
Why Life Transitions are Difficult (and how you can grow through them)
Life transitions and changes are inevitable and can really spike your anxiety but you don’t have to go through them alone.
3 Ways Therapy Can Help Anxiety
Are people telling you therapy can help with your anxiety but you’re not sure how? I’ve got you covered.