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.
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
Couples therapy isn’t just for repairing relationships, it’s also a powerful space for building strong foundations, including the creation of healthy boundaries. Simply put, boundaries allow us to express, “This is
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
I work with couples frequently. Many have teamed up with me for years for on-going, regularly scheduled sessions to support their on-going, dynamic relationships. I am continually honored to work with
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy that helps us understand how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected, and how changing the way we think can lead to meaningful
Every relationship comes with a set of expectations, spoken or unspoken, that shape the way partners interact. Over time, if these expectations remain unclear or mismatched, they can lead to misunderstanding,
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.
