Understanding the Difference Between Normal Worry vs. Clinical Anxiety
When people seek therapy for anxiety, they often realize that they aren’t sure of the difference between normal worrying and clinical anxiety. This is partly because a primary symptom of clinical anxiety is excessive worrying! To better understand let’s differentiate and define these terms and explore the value of anxiety therapy. What is Worry? Humans…
Common LGBT Issues for Families
The modern concept of family has evolved beyond the traditional nuclear family structure of two dissimilar-gendered partners and 2.5 children. In many ways, what the typical American thinks of as the “traditional family structure,” has always been more fluid and has always included more nuance, family members, and family dynamics. That being said, these families…
Common Relationship Issues for Queer, LGBT, and Gay People
In the realm of romantic partnerships, the LGBTQ+ community faces unique challenges and joys that can be explored in LGBT couples therapy. Navigating a romantic relationship has its own set of challenges, regardless of one’s sexual orientation. However, for gay couples, there are specific issues and dynamics that can affect their relationships. While love…
Boundaries vs. Controlling Behavior: Where’s the Line?
As therapy and psychological wellness have become more mainstream (yay), knowledge and use of terms like boundaries have become more widespread (also yay, but sometimes boo). Unfortunately, sometimes individuals utilize so-called “therapy speak” to exert control, calling their controlling and manipulative behaviors boundaries when they’re really not. Differentiating the two and learning true boundary-setting skills…
Gaslighting in Relationships: Recognizing Emotional Abuse
Picture this: You’re lost in a maze of mirrors, each reflection distorting your sense of reality, leaving you questioning your own judgment, memory, and even sanity. This disorienting experience isn’t just a carnival trick—it’s an unsettling metaphor for the pervasive impact of gaslighting and other forms of emotional abuse. More than just manipulative tactics, gaslighting…