Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood as simply being about cleanliness or organization. However, this complex mental health condition manifests in diverse ways, affecting individuals uniquely. Understanding these different presentations can foster greater empathy and provide insight into the varied experiences of those living with OCD. In this blog, we will explore several subsets of OCD, outlining their symptoms and common experiences.

What is EMDR therapy, how is it different from “regular therapy,” and how do you know if it’s right for you? We’re diving into many of the commonly-asked questions and curiosities that people have about EMDR.

Have you ever wondered why you can’t just talk yourself out of your worries or intrusive thoughts? Exposure and Response Prevention therapy helps individuals with anxiety, OCD, and phobias to actually learn how to tolerate anxiety and distress, rather than just trying to talk yourself out of it.

What are ACEs, and can there be lasting impacts? Many studies have examined the link between ACEs and later life physical and mental health struggles, which are explored in this post.

Have you ever wondered whether or not psychiatric medication could be right for you? While I can’t tell you what’s right in your specific case, I’ve broken down some of the common reasons that people consider medication.

In a very condensed nutshell, PTSD may occur after a single-incident trauma, whereas Complex PTSD may occur after multiple or prolonged traumas. But there’s variation in symptoms and presentation too. Read on to learn more about the overlaps and distinctions between PTSD and C-PTSD.

Love your family, but don’t love the stress that can come along with seeing them over the holidays? While there’s no quick fix to cure that stress, here are a few things you can do to help reduce stress at the holidays and enjoy time with family.

Avoidance can become a vicious cycle that only worsens anxiety, even if it feels helpful in the short-term. But, stopping that cycle isn't always easy. Read on to learn how to interrupt that cycle and how to get back to living your life.

Noticing a change in your mood or mental health as the seasons turn? You’re probably not imagining it. Here, we’ve identified clear, action-oriented steps you can start taking today to help combat seasonal depression and other seasonal mood changes.

Do you ever feel like you’re going to sessions, but nothing is really changing? Sometimes, that might mean it’s time to look for a therapist who’s a better fit, but other times, it may mean evaluating what you’re putting into your therapy to ensure that you’re getting the most out of it. Here are a few ways to ensure that you’re making the most of your therapy sessions.

Identifying emotional abuse can be exceptionally tricky, especially if you’re the one in the relationship. Here, we discuss several indicators of emotional abuse to help build awareness in how to identify these dynamics.

These days, it seems like the word “trauma” gets thrown around as a blanket explanation for any upsetting emotion or experience. Social media may have a role in mental health "trends" and the misuse of serious mental health terms.

If your teenager has experienced something traumatic and you’re not sure how to help them, you’re not alone. There’s no guidebook that tells you how to get your kid through this, but there are a few simple things you can do to help them.

Should you go to therapy? Sometimes, there isn’t a clear cut answer. But if you’re thinking about it, read on for a few things to consider, along with a few common reasons why people reach out to a therapist for support.

Feeling like you can’t stop worrying about the worst case scenario, or like anxious thoughts are taking over? Here are three steps that you can start using today to help manage worries and shift how you feel.

Think that you're being chill and easy by saying "yes" all the time, going with the flow, and avoiding confrontation? Think again. People-pleasing actually can be damaging to your relationships, and here's how.

The Omicron variant is bringing a new wave of uncertainty and concern, and with it, new levels of anxiety and burnout for many. Here are 6 ways to help manage pandemic-related anxiety and burnout amid yet another new variant of the Covid-19 virus.

The normalization of mental health issues in recent years can be immensely helpful to those who are struggling. However, this normalization can go too far, and venture into unhelpful territory.

Spoiler alert: you can't believe everything you think. Here's why thoughts cannot always be taken as fact, and how to combat anxious assumptions.

How do you know when it's time to end therapy? And how do you tell your therapist you don't want to see them anymore? Here's how to have the discussion with your therapist. It's not as hard as you think!