When you think of a beautiful person, what comes to mind? Many of our thoughts wander towards images of slender women with perfect hair and muscular men with narrow hips. We fail to take into account that beauty comes in many different shapes and sizes. As your trusted therapist in Michigan, I want to remind you […]

How many times has someone suggested that you “take a deep breath”? It’s not simply a concerned friend or family member’s way of saying that you need to calm down. Deep breathing actually has immense physical and mental benefits – and the best part is, it’s free and easy to do any time of day […]

Have you experienced any of the following symptoms recently? Feeling “down” or “blue” Lack of motivation to do anything Feelings of depression (even if you’re generally a happy person) Weight Gain Low energy Feeling sluggish or fatigued Difficulty Sleeping   If any of these examples apply to you, it’s possible that you’ve been affected by […]

January 1st, 2016 marks the beginning of a brand new year filled with endless possibilities. It’s a chance to let go of all the trials and challenges of the past, a chance to embrace the excitement that the new year will bring. The start of the new year is the perfect opportunity to start fresh. […]

Christmas is the top-grossing commercial holiday in the U.S. According to ABC News, Americans as a whole spend over $465 billion on Christmas gifts for their friends and family, and that number rises every year. The problem is that this rising number encourages an increasingly materialistic view of the holidays, which can contribute to depression, […]

The holidays are supposed to be a happy time, but unfortunately, they’re not always filled with the same cheer and goodwill that the movies and storefronts portray. The holidays can also bring a great deal of stress, family issues, and anxiety to the forefront, and if you’re not careful, these stressors can quickly lead to […]

Christmas season is in full swing, which means people are busy planning and participating in holiday parties with friends, families, and co-workers. Holiday gatherings are great fun for many people, but some people experience severe anxiety at the prospect of having to socialize at these events.  Last week, I examined nine ways to manage anxiety […]

I believe that anxiety issues are widely misunderstood. It’s an indescribable feeling of nervousness and uneasiness that can range from minor discomfort to sheer panic. For someone who has never personally experienced it, it can be hard to understand how someone could be so crippled by anxiety. The most important thing to remember is that all anxiety, no […]

For all their joys and excitement, the holidays can also bring with them many challenges and stressors. Because most of our holiday celebrations center around feasts with our families, these stressors magnify ten-fold for individuals with eating disorders. As an experienced online therapist in Michigan, I’m here to help you (or someone you know) as […]

Humans, by nature, are social creatures. We rely heavily on our relationships and interactions with others for security, connection, and fulfillment. With the onset of the digital age, however, we must now answer a new (and potentially very serious) question: is the medium we rely on the most to establish human interaction actually undermining our […]

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. Many of us scroll through our news feeds every morning when we wake up, every night before we go to sleep, and countless other times throughout the day. We publish status updates and tweets so our friends and acquaintances (and anyone else, really) can […]

It’s not a secret that maintaining a positive attitude is crucial to our overall emotional wellness, but unfortunately, many of us find that this often easier said than done. It can be hard to stay happy and positive in the face of bullying, domestic abuse, depression, eating disorders, or any number of the other challenging situations […]