Living with anxiety is difficult. It’s exhausting and can make you feel like getting through each day takes everything you have. It can be hard to figure out where to even start with getting your life back on track. As an anxiety therapist for young adults in North Carolina, I’ve seen how much anxiety can […]

There are so many areas of life that therapy can help with. Teens are in a really unique position in life of dealing with some of the biggest life transitions and pivotal moments anyone ever experiences in all categories: physically, socially, mentally, and emotionally. As an anxiety therapist for teens in Charlotte, NC, I’ve seen firsthand […]

The time is here! Graduation is getting closer and everyone is talking about college. You know that you have to get started with applications soon but it’s SO overwhelming! It just seems like there are so many choices to make and tons of directions you can go. It’s tough to know where to even start. […]

There are a lot of reasons why someone decides to go to therapy. The issues may range from a stressor they are going through to a major issue they have been hospitalized for. No issue is too small to seek help for, so don’t get discouraged if you feel like your current stress isn’t enough […]

Therapy is all about goals. As a licensed anxiety therapist in North Carolina and Virginia, I always ask my clients in the first session what their goals are for therapy. Most people start counseling because they know the they want to change something in their life or about themselves. It’s important to have goals that […]

Making the decision to start therapy is great! Everyone can benefit from it. The struggle of being a teen wanting therapy is that you need consent from your parents or guardian in order to start it. For some teens, their parental figures are easy to talk to and will completely understand. Other parental figures may […]

When sleep is good, it is amazing. It recharges you, it makes you feel like you can do anything, and your mood is better. When your sleep isn’t good, it can really ruin the entire day. You’re more on edge, kind of grouchy, have less energy, and are more susceptible to feeling more down or […]

There’s a lot of bad info out there about therapy. Whether it’s from movies, tv shows, fear of starting it, or people who have had bad experiences with it, there are many myths out there about therapy that just aren’t true.  Here’s a few common misconceptions about the therapy process: Myth: Only “crazy people” go […]

High functioning anxiety is a specific type of anxiety. Although there are many of the same features as other types of anxiety, individuals who have high functioning anxiety look and feel a little different. Here are some common symptoms of it: Workaholic People with high functioning anxiety are often extremely hardworking. On the outside, they […]

Making the decision to seek therapy is a big step! It can be stressful to sort through all the directory listings and google searches for a therapist that fits your needs. You may not even know what you’re looking for initially and it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the acronyms, specialties, and info out […]