Tips to Move From College Life to Full-Time Employment
By: Zana Van Der Smissen You just graduated from your program in the spring and now you are a full-time employee with bills to pay, meetings to attend and a lot of “adulting” responsibilities. Where do you go from here? How to Navigate the Big Jump From College Life to Being a Full-Time Employee Firstly,…
Read MoreHow Do I Talk About Emotions With Kids?
Hannah Hopper, LPC, NCC Emotions can be hard to talk about, no matter what age you’re at. And particularly when kids are growing up, they can feel such a range of emotions, all while lacking the vocabulary to explain what they’re feeling. If kids struggle to verbally communicate with their parents about what’s going on…
Read MoreHow Can I Connect to My Loved One’s Therapist?
Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified Your loved one is participating in therapy, and you desperately want to talk to their therapist. How can you do this? As a therapist, I encounter this question often. There are many reasons why you might want to connect with a loved one’s therapist. Here are some the most…
Read MoreHow Can I Overcome Self-Criticism?
By: Danielle Bertini, LPC We all have that little voice inside of our head. This inner dialogue can either be a powerful motivation tool or a major obstacle to reaching your goals. What does yours usually sound like? If you constantly have negative thoughts like, “I just know I’m going to fail,” or you call…
Read MoreHow Can I Connect With My Intuition?
Jessica Pontis, LCSW One thing I see time and time again as a clinician is the anxious mind of my client’s taking over, struggling to recognize and accept their wants and needs. Instinctually we know what we don’t want, we don’t want pain, disappointment, sadness, all the things that make life seem less enjoyable. Oppositely,…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Dissociating, Part 1
Matthew Cuddeback LCSW Dissociation is often discussed in whispers and considered an area many therapists and clients are nervous to approach. So, let’s be not afraid, let’s discuss it because it can be helpful to have some understanding of the context for the mental health issues that you may be struggling with as they often…
Read MoreHow Binge-Watching Can Affect Mental Health
By: Ashlee Stumpf, LPC With the invention of streaming, people are not only being able to consume more content than ever before but from nearly any location. No need to wait to get home to watch that next episode, you can just open up your laptop, tablet, or phone and boom! Get a show in…
Read MoreCan Humor Be Beneficial to My Relationship?
By: Danielle Bertini, LPC To be honest, I love to laugh. Whether it’s with friends, family, in my relationship, or even just by myself, laughter is something that is very important to me. And I also use laughter quite often in sessions with clients (when appropriate, of course). So how can you use laughter in…
Read MoreWhat Is Brainspotting Therapy and Is It Right For Me?
By: Zana Van Der Smissen New therapies are popping up all the time and making sure what therapy works best for you is vital when working with your therapist. So, learning what is out there can be useful when wanting to explore something new in the therapy space! Brainspotting: What Is It and Is It…
Read MoreWhat Is Body Checking?
By Zana Van Der Smissen, MA, LPC, NCC (TW: Eating Disorders. This article includes content that may feel triggering for some readers. If discomfort comes up, please pause and take care of yourself or reach out for support at Symmetry Counseling.) A quick glance in the mirror can feel harmless. However, for some people, repeated…
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