Author: Erika Kawamura, Psy.D The ADHD brain loves excitement, novelty, & reward! This is partly contributed by the low dopamine levels in the ADHD brain, which can make it difficult to stay focused, feel motivated for a task, regulate emotions, and/or experience pleasure, as well as feeling easily bored with the mundane things or getting […]
Author: Katelyn Venable You made it to retirement! Something you’ve planned for, worked for, and envisioned for years. As the excitement and honeymoon period of your recent retirement wears off, you may find yourself asking “Now what?”. It may not be what you dreamed of with unforeseen challenges. Preparing financially for retirement is emphasized, […]
Author: Katelyn Venable Becoming a parent is often portrayed as one of life’s most meaningful and joyful milestones. Cultural narratives frequently depict early parenthood as a time filled with bonding, fulfillment, and emotional growth. Yet for many new parents, the transition into parenthood brings a complex mix of joy, anxiety, exhaustion, and social pressure. Reports […]
Author: Katelyn Venable If you are considering or undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF), you may be experiencing the emotional ups and downs that often come with it. IVF can be a hopeful and empowering step toward building your family, but it can also affect your mental health in ways that are sometimes unexpected. While IVF […]
Author: Katelyn Venable The decision to have children, or not, is one of the most emotionally complex and identity-shaping choices couples face. Unlike many life decisions, it is often irreversible, deeply personal, and shaped by culture, family expectations, biology, finances, and relationship dynamics. In couples therapy, this question is rarely just about children. It is […]
Author: Chase Hoover How a Mental Health Partnership Strengthens Physical Therapy Outcomes Physical therapy is essential for restoring strength, mobility, and function after injury or surgery. Yet recovery is rarely just physical. For many patients, psychological factors such as anxiety, depression, fear of movement, and pain-related distress significantly influence how well and how quickly they […]
Author: Chase Hoover What Is Performance Anxiety? Performance anxiety occurs when an athlete’s worry, fear, or self-doubt interferes with their ability to perform to their greatest potential. While some level of nervousness can be helpful, anxiety becomes a problem when it leads to overthinking, avoidance, and/or fear-driven decision-making on the playing field. Common symptoms include: […]
Author: Erika Kawamura, Psy.D It is common for individuals with ADHD to have chronic struggles in many of these above areas due to neurological differences and low dopamine levels in comparison to those without ADHD. A significant component of treatment entails finding “systems” and behavioral strategies to manage the symptoms of ADHD and alleviate the […]
Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones, LPC, BC-DMT, NCC What is Weight Stigma and Why Does it Matter Weight stigma refers to “discriminatory acts and ideologies targeted towards individuals because of their weight and size”. Weight stigma is a result of weight bias, also known as anti-fat bias; the negative beliefs associated with obesity. Common stereotypes about larger […]
Author: Kathryn Lodwick-Jones, LPC, BC-DMT, NCC Studies show that 84% of college athletes have engaged in disordered eating patterns or weight control behaviors. They are also less likely to seek mental health support due to limited access to care, stigma, and sport-specific systemic barriers. This article will explore the prevalence of disordered eating in the […]
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