by Tammie Makely | Jan 16, 2026 | Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Wellness
The holidays are officially over. The leftovers have vanished (either eaten, frozen, or quietly ignored), and it’s time to take down the shiny tinsel that’s been sparkling in our living rooms for well over the past month. It’s as if once the lights come down and the...
by Cindy Vang | Jan 9, 2026 | Anxiety, Children & Teens, Depression, Family Therapy, Parenting, Relationships, Trauma
For the past few months, I have been doing a deep dive into the world of emotional neglect, which is not a new topic of interest. In fact, I first heard and started studying about this term in the early 2010s, but it had been part of child abuse research as far back...
by Leilani Mitchell | Dec 29, 2025 | Anxiety, CBT, Depression, Family Therapy, Parenting, Relationships
The holiday season, while often expected as an occasion for celebration and togetherness, can present a variety of stressors that challenge one’s mental health and with recent inflations causes even more stress and anxiety. The pressures associated with creating...
by Leilani Mitchell | Dec 2, 2025 | Anxiety, CBT, Depression, Family Therapy, Men's Issues, Trauma, Wellness
With the progression of the seasons and the advent of shorter daylight hours, a substantial number of individuals experience discernible shifts in mood and energy. For some, these changes manifest as a more severe mental health condition known as Seasonal Affective...
by Leilani Mitchell | Nov 13, 2025 | Anxiety, CBT, Family Therapy, Grief & Loss, Parenting, Relationships, Wellness
The holiday season is often depicted as a period of joy, unity, and celebration. However, for many individuals, it may also give rise to heightened levels of stress, anxiety, and emotional strain. The necessity to balance familial obligations, social events, and...
by Tammie Makely | Oct 13, 2025 | Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Wellness
It seems like today you can’t go anywhere without having a desire for a healthy eating lifestyle clashing with cultural norms, social interaction, or even our desire for autonomy. I’m sure you’ve heard it before but we are living in the “fast food era” where we want...
