by Teri Karjala | Mar 2, 2023 | Adult Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Trauma
Contrary to popular belief, having a mental illness is not something you are condemned to live with your whole life. But it can leave you feeling hopeless and believing you won’t ever get better. We believe you can heal. WHAT IS MENTAL ILLNESS?...
by Teri Karjala | Feb 22, 2023 | Adult Therapy, Anxiety, Child Counseling, Co-Parenting, Mindfulness
“The Only Constant in Life Is Change.”- Heraclitus If change is inevitable, why do we avoid it? Why do we view change as a negative? Do we become so content in our present circumstance, that change becomes too difficult? The key to surviving change is not...
by Teri Karjala | Feb 2, 2023 | Adult Therapy, Child Counseling, Therapeutic Modalities
Which is better, Individual Therapy or working with a Group? What are the advantages of Individual Therapy? There are many reasons people seek out the support of a therapist. Participating in regular therapy with a trained professional can provide an individual...
by Teri Karjala | Jan 18, 2023 | Depression
Often called the “winter blues,” Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depressive disorder influenced by seasonal changes. Do you live in a state that has more cloudy days in winter, with the sun rarely shining? Or does the sun set earlier than you’d...
by Teri Karjala | Jan 4, 2023 | Adult Therapy, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Self-Care
The strongest people we know are able to ask for help. They are also able to accept help when it’s offered. We hear the words “self-care” and our mind often goes to a manicure, doing yoga, or getting a massage. All these are wonderful options for promoting calm...