Can 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…
Read MoreHow Does Music Therapy Benefit Eating Disorders?
By Melanie Lustbader, LPC When individuals thinks of music therapy, it is not often thought of with eating disorder treatment. Music therapy promotes self-determination and collaboration in clients who are experiencing mental health concerns by focusing on an individual’s strengths. Some people may experience decreased stress and lowered anxiety while listening to music, but that…
Read MoreWhat Could Avoidance Be Hiding From You?
Steven Topper LCPC The very first signs of life on earth were tiny, single-celled organisms in the ocean. Before that, nothing (that we know of). And since then, all life has come from those protozoa. We are the great great great ancestors of those tiny creatures. Back then, millions of years ago, the organisms could…
Read MoreWhy Perfectionism Is Unhealthy
Matthew Cuddeback LCSW Frequently when we see a co-worker, friend, or family member working so hard at making something seemingly perfect, we often look at them with admiration and envy. However, it is important to recognize that perfectionism is often deeply rooted in a lot of unhealthy ways of thinking and problematic coping mechanisms. Let’s…
Read MoreWhat Lessons Did Simone Biles Teach Us?
Jessica Pontis, LCSW In 1996, Olympic athlete Kerri Shrug made history with her one-legged vault. Having sustained an ankle injury after her first attempt, she rallied for her team and performed her second vault injured. It wasn’t until she landed that the world could see her pain. Not able to stand, Kerri crawled on hands…
Read More5 Tips To Keep One’s Sanity When The World Is Falling Apart
By: Maggie Reynolds, LCPC Reading this title probably brings to mind a picture of chaos…pandemic, climate change, international and domestic conflict, and the non-sensical political debates on the internet or even the family dinner table. For a few minutes that it takes to read this article, I encourage you to turn down the volume on…
Read MoreWhat Are Financial Boundaries?
By Eric Dean JD, MBA, MA, MA, LPC, CADC Fighting about money is one of the leading causes of divorce in the United States. As a therapist who does Financial Counseling, I work with couples to create financial goals, facilitate open communication about finances, and explore emotions associated with money and financial decisions. In my…
Read More4 Reasons to See a Couples Counselor
By Eric Dean JD, MBA, MA, MA, LPC, CADC “What brings you to therapy?” Often the first question your therapist will ask you. There are numerous reasons why couples seek therapy, including resolving communication issues, building trust, and being more collaborative, among others. Some couples begin therapy with a specific goal in mind while others…
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