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How to Take a Mental Health Day – Advice from a Therapist for Young Adults in Atlanta
Life can be challenging. It can be exhausting, and sometimes you wake up feeling like sitting on your couch and having no responsibilities besides what to watch for the day. Sometimes, you just need a mental health day. Can you relate? Even when you’re younger, I’m...
Adapting to a ‘Work from home’ Lifestyle- Advice from an Atlanta Therapist
The work from home life has really changed the game for many people out there that were feeling burnout from commuting to a 9-5 or 8-6 job every day. I definitely see a lot of pros and cons to this new way of adapting to a 'work from home' lifestyle. The work life...
Is there a Crisis Among Student-Athletes and their Mental Health? An Atlanta Therapist for Young Adults Explains
In the past year, there has been a rise in the number of college athletes who have taken their lives. As a mental Health Therapist for young adults in Atlanta, I know that anxiety and depression are among the common mental health illness, but disordered eating,...
Tips for Having Roommates in Your 20’s- Advice from An Atlanta Therapist for Young Adults
Most of the time when you are in your 20s you end up sharing a space with someone that is not your family. When you’re younger the thought of living with your best friend sounds like an awesome idea and sometimes it is and sometimes it is not at all what you expected....
Am I a High Achiever, or is it High Functioning Anxiety? An Atlanta Therapist Explains
Could being a High Achiever actually be a sign of High Functioning anxiety? Well, that depends. As an anxiety therapist in Atlanta who works with high achievers, sometimes it can be challenging to spot the difference, especially since many people with High Functioning...
How to Deal with a Panic Attack- Tips from an Atlanta Therapist for Young Adults
Not knowing how to deal with a panic attack can feel very scary. They can be very overwhelming and that feeling can cause more panic in us that we feel like we can’t control. Panic attacks can be sudden and can differ in how long they last but are usually brief. They...
Telehealth Therapy For Young Adults- Tips from an atlanta therapist
With this new era of virtual appointments being more common, there are some important things you should know. Continue reading for tips on Telehealth Therapy for Young Adults. What is Telehealth? First, let’s break down what exactly is telehealth. Telehealth is a way...
How to Discuss Controversial Topics With Your Friends- Advice from an Atlanta Therapist for Young Adults
What comes to your mind when you think how to discuss controversial topics with your friends? A couple of things come to my mind what pizza toppings are best, does the toilet paper face up or down, college football teams, you know the basics. Some more difficult...
“Does Couples Therapy Even Work?” Reasons Why it May Not be Working for Your Relationship- Atlanta Couples Therapy
You're starting to question if couples therapy even works. After all, you noticed your relationship was not going in the direction you had hoped. There is a disconnect, or maybe trust was broken. You decided to seek couples counseling in Atlanta because you were not...
Supporting your kids through a Divorce- Advice from an Atlanta Therapist
Divorce. It is such a harsh word for something that is almost too normal. Divorce happens in about half of marriages in the world. It is frowned upon, but at the same time, it is also a very normal thing in some families. Divorce can be very smooth and...
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