Helpful Articles
Why Does Everyone Tell me to ‘Just Breathe’ When I’m Anxious?- Anxiety therapy in Atlanta
When was the last time you felt anxious? Was it a first date? Teaching your child how to drive? Your most recent job interview? How did you manage the anxiety during that event? Did you call someone and vent? Maybe you just tried to distract yourself until it...
EMDR for PTSD – By an Atlanta EMDR Therapist
As humans, we have all probably experienced something that we would classify as “traumatic.” Also, as humans, we are all unique. Put two people in the exact same situation and one might develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the other may not. There can be...
My Childhood was Horrible. How Can Therapy Help? – Atlanta Trauma Therapist
As an Atlanta trauma therapist, I have worked with many clients struggling to recover from childhood trauma. Sometimes people come to see me when their functioning begins to decline. Sometimes clients will come for something else, and that is later explained as a...
We Fight Way Too Much. How Do We Fix it? – Atlanta Couples Therapist
Conflict is inevitable and healthy. It signals that something needs to change and if we view conflict as an opportunity for connection, it can draw us closer to one another. As an Atlanta couples therapist, I’ve seen many different conflict styles. Here are some...
How Do I feel? Happy or Mad. That’s It, but my friends tell me there are more feelings than that. Help.- Atlanta Therapist Who Works with high achievers
Do you feel as though you don’t understand your friends’ emotions? Is it difficult to relate to people who regularly express how they feel? If so, you’re not alone. Many people find it difficult to verbalize how they are feeling. As an Atlanta therapist who works...
People Tell Me I’m ColdHearted and That I Need to Connect With My Feelings. Why?- Atlanta Therapist Who Works with High Achievers
It’s not uncommon for people to ask me about emotions. Maybe you’re wondering why you’ve been viewed as coldhearted. Maybe you have noticed your reaction to an event differs greatly from the reaction of another person, and it’s made you curious. As an Atlanta...
It’s The Summer And I’m Supposed To Be Having Fun, But Instead I’m Anxious All The Time! Tips For Managing Your Anxiety From An Atlanta Anxiety Counselor
Summer is here and everyone is finally out and about! You should be thinking about sun and fun but the only thing on your mind is how anxious you feel. What’s up with that? It’s not your imagination. The fact is, summer anxiety is a real thing! Just like seasons can...
I Tend to Withdraw When There’s Conflict. Is That Bad?- Atlanta Couples Therapist
Conflict can feel scary and unpredictable. When we sense it coming on, we can often feel transported back to another time when conflict didn’t go so well, and that can make us shut down and withdraw. Our Atlanta couples therapists are familiar with this dynamic....
Why Do I Have Panic Attacks and What Am I Supposed to Do About It? – by an Anxiety Therapist in Atlanta
If you’ve had a panic attack, you may be left feeling exhausted, worn out, and terrified. You could be struggling to understand what in the world just happened. They seem to be sudden and without warning, and can happen anywhere. The symptoms of a panic attack are...
Tips For Managing Anxiousness About Goal Setting – From An Atlanta Anxiety Therapist
So you have a goal in mind and you’re excited about it. You’re excited but a little nervous about it. Totally normal. A little anxiety is good and keeps you motivated, right? You’re ready to set some goals and then, the doubt sets in. Our ATlanta anxiety therapists...
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