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Self-Invalidation: Protective, Not Just Painful
Most people have experienced the pain of feeling invalidated at some point in our lives. We have confided in a friend or family member...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Mar 262 min read
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I Just Started Therapy, But I Feel Worse. What Gives?
Many people, especially those who are unfamiliar with therapy, come to their first session expecting the experience to cause them to feel...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Mar 32 min read
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Election Stress: Enduring During Times of Uncertainty
Many Americans are concerned about how their lives will be impacted with the upcoming inauguration on January 20th. Regardless of your...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Jan 71 min read
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“New Year, New Me?”: Actually Effective Strategies for Positive Change
“New year, new me!” is a common phrase heard at the end of each year as people begin winding down from the various holidays and...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Dec 31, 20242 min read
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Using Coping Tools in Busy Spaces: Work, Holiday Gatherings, Family Dinners, and more.
There are as many coping tools in existence as there are people. Our clients have found it incredibly helpful to do things like meditate,...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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Not Feeling Heard By Your Therapist? 3 Tips to Get What You Need Out of Therapy
In 2023, 59.2 million Americans received some form of mental health treatment. There are over 80 formal evidence-based treatment...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Managing Holiday Stress: Family Conflict
A recent study by the American Psychological Association determined that almost nine in ten adults in the United States experience...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Does BetterHelp Really Better Help You?: Pros and Cons to Subscription-Based Therapy Services
If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media for any topic related to mental health, you’ve probably seen an ad for...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Nov 18, 20242 min read
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Seasonal Changes: Shorter Days, Longer Nights, and Worsened Mood
As the nights grow longer and daylight fades, you may find your mood following a similar pattern. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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Supporting Your Child Through Halloween Anxiety
♫♫ Spooky, scary skeletons, send shivers down your spine ♫♫ Halloween is a rife breeding ground for childhood anxiety. Though kids might...
Murron O'Neill, LCSW
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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Making Space for Our Negative Emotions: The Path to Emotional Well-being
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we're often taught that success and happiness are synonymous with positivity. Negative emotions
Staff
Mar 19, 20243 min read
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Embracing Our Emotions: A Path to Healing and Growth
In a world that often urges us to keep a stiff upper lip, acknowledging and trusting our emotions can feel like a revolutionary act.
Staff
Mar 14, 20243 min read
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