Anxiety is a common experience for many people, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it all the time. There are several creative ways to decrease anxiety that you can try out for yourself. Here are some ideas to help you calm down and feel more centered: Mindful Breathing: When you’re feeling anxious, [...]

Breathing is something we do every day, often without even thinking about it. But did you know that the way you breathe can have a significant impact on your health and well-being? One important aspect of breathing is its effect on the vagus nerve, a key player in the body’s relaxation response. In this article, [...]

As we head into the new year, many of us have started thinking about what the next year holds in store. For some, it might be time for a new beginning.  A new chapter in the journey.  For others, the focus may be on an ending.  A letting go or a saying good-bye. In the [...]

One of my favorite self-help books is The 5 Love Languages. This is my top recommendation to clients, family, friends, strangers…anyone I come into contact with. Why? Because The 5 Love Languages is a quick and easy read and can help us learn how our partner best receives love. This knowledge can become especially valuable during the [...]

Therapy Charlotte would like to welcome Elizabeth Pinard, LCSW to the team! She will be offering exclusively virtual therapy services to adults addressing challenges associated with depression counseling, anxiety, perfectionism, self worth, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Read more about her professional experience here. If you are looking for a virtual therapist in North Carolina, [...]

Therapy Charlotte would like to welcome Angie Vandenberg, LCSW to the team! She will be offering exclusively virtual therapy services to adults addressing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transition, stress management, and more. She has formal training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Read more about her professional experience here. If [...]

It’s an interesting time to be dating. Not that dating isn’t always somewhat interesting. But during the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, dating has taken on a few unexpected challenges. Challenges that are actually changing the way people date right now, and could continue to alter dating habits in the future. COVID has forced our fast-paced, modern [...]

What Are the Benefits of an Online Therapist? In-person therapy appointments aren’t convenient for everyone. For many people today, work commitments, traveling, and busy schedules can get in the way of making regular sessions a priority. Online therapy has become the new standard as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In these times, when [...]

Distance counseling and coaching, via phone and video, has been around for a while now. While the in person format may seem like the gold standard and what fits the typical image of therapy in most minds, that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily better or more effective. Enter….COVID-19 to test this assumption. The whole world is [...]