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Opening up to someone about your mental health can be a difficult. That's why we offer a free 15-minute video or phone consultation to make the process a little easier. This is to ensure that both you and the clinician feel comfortable moving forward and can work together to provide you with the help you deserve.

Anxiety is when you feel worried, scared, or nervous about something, even if there might not be a real danger. It's like your mind and body reacting as if there's a big, imaginary monster, making your heart race and your thoughts go in circles. It's a common feeling, but when it happens too much or becomes too intense, it can be a problem that people might need help to manage. ​ Symptoms of Anxiety: *Feeling very worried or afraid a lot of the time. *Having a fast heartbeat or feeling jumpy. *Getting sweaty or shaky when you're anxious. *Feeling like you can't breathe or a tightness in your chest. *Having trouble sleeping or staying calm. *Overthinking and having trouble focusing. *Avoiding things or places that make you anxious. ​ Treatment Types Available:  *Exposure Therapy is a gradual and systematic exposure to feared objects or situations to reduce anxiety and fear responses. Involves facing fears in a safe and controlled environment, helping individuals desensitize to anxiety triggers. *Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Utilizes mindfulness techniques to increase awareness of the present moment and reduce stress and anxiety. Involves mindfulness meditation, yoga, and other practices to cultivate a non-judgmental awareness of thoughts and sensations. *Relaxation Techniques: Teaches individuals how to induce a state of physical and mental relaxation to counteract anxiety symptoms. Techniques may include deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, or guided imagery.

Trauma is a psychological and emotional response to an extremely distressing or disturbing event. It can be a single event or a series of events that overwhelms a person's ability to cope. Trauma can result from experiences like accidents, natural disasters, abuse, violence, or loss, and it often leaves individuals feeling helpless, frightened, and emotionally scarred. ​ Symptoms of Trauma: *Instrutive thoughts including flashbacks and nightmares. *Avoidance: Efforts to avoid reminders of the trauma, such as people, places, or situations. *Persistent negative emotions, distorted thoughts, and feelings of detachment from others. *Hyperarousal: Heightened responses, including irritability, difficulty sleeping, and an exaggerated startle response. ​ Treatment Available:  *Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a type of therapy that helps people who have experienced trauma or disturbing events. It's like a guide to help them understand and change their thoughts and feelings about what happened. *Internal Family Systems (IFS) or Inner Child Work is a type of therapy that sees your mind a bit like a family with different parts. It's like having different characters inside you, each with their own feelings and roles. IFS therapy helps people explore the different "parts" of their minds, understand how these parts interact, and work towards achieving a more harmonious and balanced inner world.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is when a person's emotions and relationships can be a bit like a rollercoaster. People with BPD might have strong and changing feelings about themselves and others, making it hard to keep steady relationships. ​ Symptoms of BPD can include: *Intense fear of being abandoned. *Rapid mood swings. *Impulsive behavior, like spending too much money or risky actions. *Unstable self-image. *Difficulty controlling anger. *Feeling empty or lonely. ​ Treatment Types Available:  *Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that helps people manage intense emotions, build better relationships, and cope with challenging situations. DBT is about finding balance, being present in the moment, managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and developing skills to cope with difficult situations in a healthier way.

Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings or episodes of mania and depression. There are different types of bipolar disorder, but the two main phases are manic episodes and depressive episodes. Symptoms of Manic Episodes: *Elevated Mood *Increased Energy *Impulsivity: Engaging in high-risk behaviors without thinking about the consequences *Decreased Need for Sleep *Racing Thoughts ​ Symptoms of Depressive Episodes: *Low Mood *Loss of Interest or Pleasure *Changes in Sleep Patterns *Fatigue *Difficulty Concentrating *Appetite Changes *Feelings of Worthlessness or Guilt *Suicidal Thoughts ​ Treatment Types Available: *Internal Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) helps individuals establish and maintain a consistent daily schedule, promoting stability in their daily lives. It also addresses how interpersonal relationships and their ups and downs can affect mood, aiming to improve overall emotional well-being.

Therapy for learning relationship skills focuses on helping individuals understand and improve how they connect, communicate, and interact with others. It typically includes: 1. Understanding your attachment style: Understanding whether you have a secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganized attachment style helps you see patterns in how you form bonds and handle closeness. Therapy teaches you how these styles impact your relationships and how to move towards more secure, balanced connections. 2. Understanding your personality traits: Exploring key aspects of your personality (e.g., introversion vs. extroversion, emotional sensitivity) can help you understand how you approach relationships, manage stress, and meet your own needs. Therapy helps you leverage your traits to form stronger, healthier connections. 3. Learning communication skills to express thoughts and emotions clearly and respectfully while also improving active listening skills. 4. Emotional Regulation Skills: Understanding and managing your own emotions to respond calmly and constructively in relationships. 5: Conflict Resolution Skills: Learning techniques to address disagreements in a healthy, productive way rather than escalating conflict. 6. Boundaries: Learning how to set healthy limits with others, balancing your needs while respecting theirs. ​