3 Therapist Tips on Overcoming Exercise Anxiety

Therapist Kasia Tire Flipping in a CrossFit Competition

As a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and someone who personally experiences exercise anxiety, I would love to share some quick tips with you. I hope you find these three tips helpful. 1) Focus on realistic goals. It’s amazingly easy to get distracted by your feelings and insecurities so it’s best to refocus your … Read more

How to easily cope with those “I’m so ugly” moments?

Traumatized young girl feeling scared every night.

Why is it that we all experience thoughts like we’re unattractive even when we’re usually feeling confident?  Many things can affect our mood. When we are tired, hungry, hurt physically or emotionally (triggered), or stressed, our walls of defense come down and this can leave us feeling vulnerable- vulnerable to others’ opinions and vulnerable to our … Read more

3 Effective Texts To Send a Stressed out Partner

A stressed out woman with her head down at at her work desk feeling overwhelmed.

1. “It seems like you’re overwhelmed. Is there anything I can do to help?” Let your partner know that they don’t have to carry the whole burden on their own. Help them understand that you’re a team. Sometimes helping with even the smallest of things can make a person feel like they can rely on … Read more

When do you need a therapist?

Pier in Isle of Palms Beach

How do you know if you should seek professional therapy? People seek therapists for many reasons. Sometimes you want someone to talk to and validate your feelings. If you are battling with such feelings as being overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or loneliness, or if you are struggling with such thoughts as wanting to disappear, wishing someone would … Read more

Quick Tips: How to Manage Anxiety at Home in a Healthy and Sustainable Way

Stressed out mom trying to balance family life with other responsibilities.

I find the most effective recommendations to be the ones that are the easiest to implement and remember. Here are just 3 of those suggestions: 1) Change your setting. If you’re dealing with a stressful situation, remove yourself from that room for a moment. Once your body senses stress, changing your surrounding can often help … Read more

Mental Health Benefits of Having a Dog

Two dogs laying down touching head to head

Dogs are great for many reasons. Is this a bias answer?  Absolutely! I’ve grown up with dogs my entire life and have always loved them. Throughout life, I’ve learned to appreciate other animals such as cats, rabbits, and hamsters, all of which have had the ability to make me smile, as well. Pets help you … Read more

A Brainspotting Believer

human profile and abstract elements

For as long as I can remember, I have been saying the phrase, “Everything happens for a reason”. I’m not sure how or why I developed this perspective on life, but it’s been from this lens from which I have been viewing life – always trying to find the silver lining in things.  And, so, … Read more