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How Much Does Sleep Really Matter?

How Much Does Sleep Really Matter?

By Kyla King, B.A. Graduate Intern Sleep hygiene according to the Center for Disease control (CDC) and prevention can include: Be consistent. Go to bed at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning, including on the weekends Make sure your...
You Are Worth It!

You Are Worth It!

By Kyla King, B.A. Graduate Study Intern February is International Boost Self-Esteem month, and it cannot be denied that there are multitudes of ways in which positive self-esteem can improve your overall mental health. It can decrease symptoms of depression, help...
Steering The Ship

Steering The Ship

by Sean Carvey, M.A., LMFT A constant thing I find myself saying in session is that we live our best and most happiest versions of ourselves when we are living in the present. I think clients often get annoyed by this, though, because of how intangible a concept this...
What to do with holiday stress

What to do with holiday stress

By Misty Noster, M.S., LMFTA In honor of National Stress Awareness Day and with the upcoming holiday season what better time to take a moment and acknowledge the inevitable—holiday stress. With the approaching holiday season, many of us immerse ourselves with...
Growth and Resilience after a Suicide Loss

Growth and Resilience after a Suicide Loss

By Daisy Surjo Vergara, M.S., LMHC, RPT-S We cannot deny that suicide is such an epidemic. It is the raging silent war that goes unnoticed, and as it should, there are some awareness movements in building community of support, and calls for better screening for...
Your Thought Is Your Superpower!

Your Thought Is Your Superpower!

By Daisy Surjo Vergara, M.S., NCC, LMHC, RPT-S In honoring World Mental Health Day and National Depression Screening Day, I am hoping to motivate others to raise awareness and to urge others to screen for any depression, anxiety, or any mood-related disorder. In...
September is National Suicide Awareness month

September is National Suicide Awareness month

By Misty Noster, M.S., LMFTA While suicide is never an easy topic to discuss, the consequences of never seeking help can prove more dire. Whether you are seeking information for yourself or a loved one, know that assistance is always available. If you or a loved one...
Building blocks to your child’s good mental health

Building blocks to your child’s good mental health

By Daisy Vergara, LMHC, RPT Building a child’s mental health is much like building a house. A good house needs a good foundation, with good building materials and as with any new building, the foundation needs to set in properly or there will be cracks in it. We also...