Stop the Endless Worry Cycle

How to Stop the Endless Worry Cycle Stress. Anxiety. Panic. Unease. Concern. Whatever word best describes that endless loop of worry, know that you are not alone in the experience of it. It’s like a bad song on repeat, and it can plague us in various aspects of life – from careers and parenting to […]
“But that’s who I am” – A Therapist’s Response

Too many times to count, brand new clients report back similar messages. In their first session, they unload the statement “I’m just an anxious person” when describing how they operate in their day to day. They describe themselves as quick to stress, anxiety, anger, overwhelm, and shrug it all off by saying that’s just who […]
I Feel… Good? How Season Changes Impact Mental Health

As the seasons change, so too do our moods. I bet the entire upper Midwest feels just how real that statement is right now. We’ve jumped between 80 degree days packed with sunshine, to snow and cold, and back again. As we face yet another gray day, we catch ourselves muttering something like “I NEED […]