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You may have heard advice from friends, family and/or mental health professionals to try things like taking a walk, exercising, deep breathing, taking a bath, meditating, or drinking herbal tea. Each of these can be super helpful in a moment, and as an on-going self-care habit. I’d like to also highlight another stress-reducing, life-affirming, joyful practice that sometimes gets overlooked as an option. Laughing.

If you’ve ever lashed out in frustration and then thought, “That’s not the parent or partner I want to be,” you’re not alone. Your child lies down in the grocery store aisle while you feel everyone’s eyes on you. Your partner scrolls on their phone mid-conversation, leaving you wondering if your words even matter.

Finding a great match in a therapist can be really tough! I’m here to make it just a tad easier. Regardless of your criteria, there are so many great online therapy directories that can help you find the best therapist fit for you.

COVID-19 has brought much of the world as we know it to a halt. It’s a jarring new reality that is forcing us to adapt drastically and quickly. While it may feel like your life has been placed on hold, that doesn’t have to be true for your personal growth. Online video therapy (i.e. teletherapy) is a great option for helping to manage the stress that comes with living through this pandemic …

I get it … it can be hard to believe that things can be different. The feelings of being overwhelmed, frustrated, unhappy, and unfulfilled by anxiety-induced stress can sometimes become the new norm. Anxiety has a way of affecting so many different aspects of life, including your career, relationships, pursuing your passions, or just trying to enjoy your downtime.

Families have been torn apart since the presidential election in 2016 and the midterm elections might add to that tension. Siblings and parents have taken sides and loved ones can seem more divided than ever. The struggle is real.