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It often feels like life has become more overwhelming now than ever before. Part of that may be the stage we are in our lives – many of us trying to navigate difficult careers, parenting, relationships, and more – but that does not explain all of it. There are issues now that can increase burnout […]

So many of us have experienced it – the pain that comes from thinking about someone that has hurt us, or someone that is no longer a part of our lives. This is especially common after breakups, where we want so much to forget about that person, only to find that it seems like they’re

One of the challenges facing many women, especially those in relationships and those with kids – is feeling overwhelmed by a “mental load” – a series of tasks, to do lists, needs, and worries that are essentially always on your mind. We are often taught that it is our role to take care of the

Let’s see if this describes you: You have a long day at work or with the kids. You’re stressed. You have a huge list of things to do and it’s causing you to feel completely overwhelmed. Stuck and frustrated, you decide to “veg” – relax by doing something mindless, which for most of us is

Our emotions can be complicated, and they can be misleading. Love is no exception. There are times when what we “think” is love is actually something else entirely, and part of finding and maintaining healthy relationships is recognizing when we’re feeling true, genuine love, and when we’re feeling something that just “feels” like love.  One

Many of us are addicted to our phones now, and it’s a hobby that is unquestionably unhealthy for our mental health and wellness. Entire books have been written about the science of phone addiction, and there’s almost no evidence that our reliance on phones and social media has much benefit to our health. Still, this

Relationships are built on communication. But far too often, when we hear the word “communication,” we think it means “talking.” We’re often told that we need therapy to “work on our communication,” but when we hear those words we often envision someone telling us we need to talk about our problems. Most of us know

We’re living through unprecedented political and economic times, with changes that have been sweeping through Arizona – and the rest of the United States – in ways that are affecting everyone, even those that have thus far felt secure in their positions. In a sense, many of us are struggling with the same type of

Remote therapy/Telehealth has been around for a long time. But in 2020, as a result of COVID-19, it really took off. Not only did more therapists switch to full time remote therapy, but more clients also decided that they preferred to go remote, as there are advantages that in-person therapy does not offer. I recently