Blogs From Our Counseling Experts

The start of a new year often comes with mixed emotions for young adults. While there’s cultural pressure to feel motivated and optimistic, many people begin January already feeling mentally tired, emotionally stretched, or unsure where to start. As therapists, we regularly work with young single adults who want to grow and move forward—but feel overwhelmed by expectations placed on their careers, relationships, and personal lives. Burnout doesn’t always come from doing nothi

When life feels heavy or overwhelming, most of us instinctively look for big solutions — a major schedule change, a new routine, or a complete reset. But often, what helps the most are the smallest shifts. Tiny habits. Gentle moments. Simple choices that slowly create steadiness in our minds and bodies. Think of these habits like mental health “nudges.” They don’t require a huge amount of time or energy, but they quietly build momentum and help you feel more grounded over tim

Eight-year-old Emma had been having frequent meltdowns after school. Once cheerful and talkative, she now seemed withdrawn and quick to anger. Her parents couldn’t figure out what was wrong. When asked, Emma often shrugged or said “I don’t know.” Like many children, she didn’t have the words to describe the worries weighing on her heart. This is where play therapy can make a difference. For children like Emma, toys, games, and art supplies become a language for expression. In

Every parent has been there: your child is crying, yelling, or throwing themselves on the floor, and your heart rate instantly spikes....