This isn’t fluff. These are real thoughts from real therapists—reflections on identity, grief, relationships, anxiety, and the daily work of being human. Our blog is a space to offer clarity, compassion, and occasional irreverence, just like our sessions.
Vervewell’s very own Casye LeRay is trained in A.R.T. (accelerated resolution therapy). She came into studying this process somewhat naturally, organically, as she experienced her own heartache many years ago with
Our very own Blake Overstreet, LPC unlocks the paradox of routine and how structure sets us free. There’s a particular kind of morning anxiety that many people know well. You wake
I am here to tell you, it is a REAL thing. When daylight savings couples itself with winter days, we can sometimes find ourselves in the “winter blues.” This simply,
The Cage We Choose: When Self-Blame Feels Safer Than Powerlessness Recently, while I was reading Robert Sapolsky’s Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, a striking experiment caught my attention: A rat is
Vervewell’s Heather Chandler, LPC shines a light on adult children and their frequent struggle to thrive In my work with clients, I discover that many adult children struggle to thrive, and
Vervewell’s Casye LeRay (and her therapy dog Gumbeaux) offer Walk & Talk sessions: therapy and a walk on the Trinity Trail = a double healthy duo Vervewell’s Casye LeRay offers therapy
Vervewell therapists work with clients who may be experiencing regular bouts of anxiety. Sometimes anxiety shows up as panic. Learning simpler ideas like deep breathing and visualization are often utilized, as well as more complex modalities like reactive vs responsive, thought driven action, and curated headspace day after day.
Anxiety represents the psyche’s alarm system responding to perceived threats, both real and Imagined. Rather than simply suppressing symptoms, we’ll explore anxiety as a meaningful communication from parts of yourself demanding attention. You’ll develop sophisticated strategies for self-regulation while investigating the underlying conflicts your anxiety may be expressing. This involves learning to differentiate between realistic concerns requiring action and neurotic anxiety serving defensive purposes. By developing a more nuanced relationship with your anxiety, you transform it from tyrant to teacher, using its energy for growth rather than paralysis.
