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By: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC Currently, the U.S. is still facing a surge in coronavirus cases, fluctuating physical distancing restrictions and regulations, and now the stress of the holidays coming up. Whether you relate more to the Grinch or the overjoyed family member, it’s important to be able to self-regulate and find a place…

Steven Losardo, LMFT We usually think big when we think about changing our lives, setting goals, or being healthy. But what about the small changes that have a huge impact? But, if you’re looking to make some significant changes in your life, one of the best things you can do is build a routine for…

Zoe Mittman, LSW Life is filled with so many transitions — both big and small, but all impactful, nonetheless. As humans, we like some degree of certainty and control. Naturally with transitions, however, uncertainty, change, and a lack of control arise. That said, it is during these scary times that you can grow the most.…

Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified  Is Your Relationship Reciprocal?  All healthy relationships include reciprocity. What’s reciprocity? It’s a mutual exchange between two or more people or groups of people who are in some type of relationships, such as romantic partners, family members, friends, community members, and work colleagues. This blog will focus on romantic…

By: Danielle Bertini, LPC “Nice guys finish last.” You’ve probably heard that expression before, but have you ever given thought to what that really means? Why would nice people be less likely to win? It would seem that a nice person would actually have an advantage over nasty people in the social hierarchy. They’re more…

Andrew D. Castillo, LCSW, MSW Trust and a sense of safety are the foundations of a healthy, long-lasting relationship. When those foundations are undermined, the impacts can be devastating. Betrayed partners are often left with a multitude of questions; Why did this happen? What does this mean for the future? How do I recover from…

By: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC As a couples and marital counselor, infidelity is one of the common trends that comes up often. Clients often ask me if it’s possible to overcome infidelity within a relationship and the short answer is yes. However, there needs to be a desire to overcome it on both ends…

By: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC The narrative of “I’m not good enough” has become far too common across America. It can “plague” people of all kinds of different cultures, incomes, education levels, and income levels. This one, though, is the “mother thought of despair.” It can drag you down and overwhelm you with anxiety…