by David Stanislaw | Jul 3, 2024 | Therapy
If you are considering therapy to help with a chronic mental health condition or a major life stressor, you may be worried you will be signing up for a lifetime of sessions with a psychotherapist. You may wonder, “how long does therapy take” and how you will know when... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Jun 19, 2024 | Anxiety, Therapy
No one wants to see their children suffer. If you are a parent, custodian, or concerned adult for a child who has experienced trauma, it can be easy to feel powerless and overwhelmed. Here are things that you can do to help kids cope with trauma and PTSD whether you... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Jun 5, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Therapy
If you have experienced a significant loss, you may naturally find yourself grieving. Understanding grief can improve your ability to cope with your feelings and adjust to life after the loss. Here is a guide to understanding the emotions, thoughts, and experiences... Read More
by David Stanislaw | May 15, 2024 | Therapy
Couples often depend on one another for everything from sexual intimacy to casual companionship. But over time, this reliance on one another can leave you feeling lonely together. Even if you identify your spouse as your “soulmate” that doesn’t mean they should be... Read More
by David Stanislaw | May 1, 2024 | Stress
For many people, stress is a part of everyday life. Whether it is because of your job, family obligations, is triggered by a mental health issue such as anxiety or a phobia, stress can be bad for your health physically and emotionally. Here are some signs your stress... Read More
by Stanislaw Therapy LMSW | Apr 17, 2024 | Therapy
Many people eat one or even two meals at work every day, not to mention morning and afternoon snacks. If you struggle with anxiety, bulimia, or other forms of eating disorders, you may feel like your coworkers are enabling your eating disorder, or that stress is... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Apr 3, 2024 | Therapy, Uncategorized
Many couples get married based on the strength of their feelings with little to no guidance for establishing healthy relationship habits. When the flush of newly wed emotions fades, your marriage can come under strain, and the marriage relationship can break down over... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Mar 20, 2024 | Depression, Therapy
If you are married to a person that struggles with depression, it may feel like there is nothing you can do to help. The more you try, the more it may feel like you are only making things worse, or that you are responsible for their depressive episode. You’re not.... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Mar 6, 2024 | Depression
Having healthy, stable friendships is key to maintaining your mental health and warding off loneliness and depression. Finding ways that you can improve your friendships can help deepen your connection, improve social intimacy, and repair any damage that past conflict... Read More
by David Stanislaw | Feb 21, 2024 | Depression, Therapy
Having your first child can change everything, from your financial situation to your mental health. Being a parent can be joyful and exciting. But welcoming an infant into your home can also bring new strains into your life, making it hard to deal with everyday... Read More
