Throughout this pandemic, we have a crisis on our hands that is rarely acknowledged and addressed. As a therapist in private practice, one of my specialties is working with people in helping and healing professions: doctors, pastors, nurses, therapists, social workers, educators, and advocacy leaders in these fields.

Here is an experiment for you: The next time you are experiencing interpersonal conflict, try something different. Look for something that you can validate and speak those words aloud. “It makes sense that you feel…….”

Are you unsure about what to expect in the therapy process? Are you uncertain how to get started? Therapist, Beth Dean, answers questions many people have about the process and offers tips to get the most out of the therapeutic relationship.

Have you ever known something was wrong in your life? The signs are there: anger, emptiness, and withdrawal from relationships. Maybe you notice ever-present anxiety, jealousy, or substance abuse. You ruminate on past events or seek to control everything and everyone around you. You can see the "swelling."

Feeling overstimulated and overwhelmed during this pandemic? Therapist, Nancy Cofran, offers some practical tips to find peace and quiet during the pandemic.

Feeling lonely during this time of isolation? Therapist, Nancy Cofran, offer practical tips on how to reach out for connection.

As I have watched the world unfold these last few months, I have felt sorrow, grief, and anxiety with all the uncertainty the future holds. Between the COVID pandemic, the struggling economy, the media wars, and the heartbreaking stories that expose racial injustices that permeate today’s society, it can feel overwhelming. I can see the intense pain and the suffering across our country, and I often feel powerless to change it. The enormity of the issues often feels too big, too pervasive, and too powerful. As a therapist, I am in conversation about these very topics on a daily basis, and I can see the despair and the emotional toll all this has on our collective mental health.

Try to embrace our forced togetherness as an opportunity to strengthen your relationship, support each other, and fortify your couple bubble. And perhaps most importantly, try to keep your sense of humor. Share some funny, if even all-too-true memes with one another. Laughing together at life’s crazy is a really good way to connect.

Are you feeling stir crazy yet? Join the club. These are very trying times right now for all of us. While the initial downtime was a nice respite, the uncertainty about what lies ahead keeps us feeling antsy and out of sorts. This will be unchartered territory for most of us attempting to work virtually as our kids attempt to learn remotely. It will take grace and patience for all of us. As with most hard situations in life, when we can step back and look at the big picture, we can see the important life lessons we are learning along the way. In addition, we are reminded of important personal and family values that can guide us during these times of struggle and sacrifice.

Trying to stay positive and hopeful in the midst of anxious times? Here are some tips to enhancing mental wellness during the Corona Crisis.

Needing help connecting in your relationships? Therapist, Katie Ashby, shares how to assess your actions that may “DRAIN” your relationships with others.

Boundaries are the key to creating a happy, healthy, meaningful holiday season. Here are some tips to setting healthy boundaries for you and your family this holiday season.