The holidays can feel warm and cozy, or triggering and exhausting. As therapists, we see how Thanksgiving can bring up complex emotions, especially for those navigating difficult family dynamics, grief, loneliness, or burnout. Here are grounded tips to help you protect your peace and stay emotionally regulated during this season.

In a tense political climate, staying emotionally grounded can feel challenging. This therapist-written guide offers practical tools to help you stay self-aware, manage stress, and protect your wellbeing—even when politics feel overwhelming.

Discover the truth behind the most common myths about PTSD and how generational trauma shapes mental health across families. Learn how to recognize misinformation, understand real symptoms, and support healing with insight from a mental health professional.

Learn how to support a loved one with depression using compassionate, evidence-based strategies from a mental health professional. This in-depth guide shows you how to respond, what to say, what not to say, and how to protect your own emotional well-being in the process.

Struggling with chronic stress or anxiety can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to face it alone. Working with a Cigna therapist for stress and anxiety gives you access to compassionate, evidence-based care that’s covered by your insurance. Cigna’s network of licensed mental health providers offers therapy options that help you manage overwhelming emotions, rebuild inner calm, and regain control of your life. Whether through in-person sessions or convenient telehealth visits, a Cigna therapist can guide you toward lasting resilience, emotional balance, and peace of mind.

Overcoming addiction requires more than willpower — it requires the right support, guidance, and professional care. Working with an Anthem substance abuse specialist gives you access to compassionate, evidence-based treatment covered by your insurance. These specialists provide individualized recovery plans, combining therapy, medication-assisted treatment, and ongoing support to help you achieve long-term sobriety and emotional healing. With Anthem’s coverage, quality addiction care is not only accessible but also designed to empower lasting recovery.

Sexual trauma can shape every layer of a woman’s life, from her emotional health to her relationships and sense of safety in the world. The long-term effects are often invisible, but they are deeply felt. This post explores how sexual trauma impacts women’s mental health—particularly depression—and how recovery, resilience, and professional support can help survivors reclaim their lives.

Overthinking often hides behind the mask of productivity. Yet when your thoughts spiral into self-criticism or “what-ifs,” it’s no longer helpful — it’s harmful. Learn how to spot the signs, understand the link between overthinking and depression, and take actionable steps toward clarity and calm.

Hustle culture tells us success means never stopping — but at what cost? As a therapist, I explore how constant productivity pressures can harm your mental health, distort your self-worth, and signal it’s time to seek help.

Stress doesn’t have to control your life. For CEOs, professionals, and anyone struggling with overwhelming demands, this guide explores the best ways to manage stress effectively. From time management to mindfulness and therapy, discover practical tools that reduce anxiety, prevent depression, and build resilience.

In today’s digital world, violent videos spread faster than ever before. But each view comes with an invisible cost: vicarious trauma. From shootings to attacks on public transit, exposure to graphic violence online can leave deep psychological scars—even if you weren’t there. Here’s what every viewer needs to know, from a mental health professional’s perspective.

When mental health professionals celebrate violence, we betray our calling. The assassination of Charlie Kirk exposed deep fractures in our field, with some therapists cheering instead of condemning. As healers, our duty is to model empathy, curiosity, and healthy dialogue—not perpetuate division.

Gen Z is entering the workforce in large numbers, and managers across generations are feeling the pressure. From new communication styles to shifting cultural norms, managing this generation can create stress and uncertainty. As mental health professionals, we know that with awareness and practical tools, managers can turn anxiety into opportunity, fostering healthier workplace relationships across generations.

Anxiety doesn’t have to hold you back—it can fuel your success. Learn how to reframe fear into motivation, discover science-backed strategies to channel stress into energy, and explore real-life examples of people who turned anxiety into growth.

Handling crucial conversations in relationships is challenging, but avoiding them only deepens conflict. This guide reveals proven communication strategies, emotional regulation techniques, and conflict resolution skills to build healthier, more connected relationships.

Moving back to your hometown can feel both comforting and unsettling. As a therapist, I’ve seen how this transition stirs up nostalgia, identity shifts, relationship dynamics, and opportunities for healing. Discover how to navigate the emotional layers of returning home with compassion and clarity.

In therapy, safety and trust are paramount. When therapists inject political agendas into the sessions, they risk crossing ethical boundaries, eroding trust, and disrupting therapeutic progress. This post examines why leaving politics out of therapy is essential, how it can harm therapy, what clients can do if it happens—and how ethical guidelines support freedom from ideology in the therapeutic space.

As AI-powered tools like mental health chatbots and language models become more popular, many are asking: can these technologies really help people struggling with depression? In this blog, we explore the promise, risks, and future of using AI for mental health support.

Since the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, antisemitism has surged across many sectors—including mental health. Jewish therapists are being silenced or fired, while clients face clinical environments that invalidate their pain. This article explores the trauma, historical context, ethical issues, and clear solutions to restore safety and equity in care

Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. While one-on-one counseling has its place, there are powerful reasons why group therapy might be a better fit—especially when connection, shared experience, and interpersonal growth are what you need most.