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.
Pausing to notice your collection of small, significant steps… I know it can feel like your mind automatically scans for what’s wrong, what still hurts, what hasn’t changed yet, or where
Vervewell’s Jason Leito, LPC shines a light on the opportunity that shows up each time we may backtrack…and we all backtrack. Have you ever felt like you were finally making progress,
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
My first self-help book (part personal memoir) was released a year ago! While I have been humbled and in awe of the amount of people who have purchased my book, the
from Vervewell’s Blake Overstreet, LPC The Modern Paradox: Finding Meaning in the Age of Endless Comparison In our hyper-connected world, we face an unprecedented challenge to our psychological well-being. What I’d
Self-acceptance is the practice of fully embracing ourselves—our strengths, our weaknesses, and everything in between—without judgment. It’s recognizing that emotions like anger, sadness, anxiety or even laziness aren’t inherently “bad”; they’re
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.
