I will freeze, cry, or run out of the classroom. I dread the attention that this places solely on me. My thoughts will begin to spiral out of control:

As mentioned in the article about the differences between clinical anxiety and regular worry, treatments for anxiety are commonly behavioral-based, meaning there are techniques and behaviors that you can do to help alleviate the symptoms.

Anxiety is BIG. For individuals trying to overcome an anxiety disorder, anxiety can feel like facing a bear. Its impact on society is staggering.

“Until it happens to you, you don’t know how I feel” is a line from one of my favorite songs on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) written by the controversial pop-star Lady Gaga. It took me a while to listen to her music and be open-minded to actually enjoy it.

Are you feeling depressed and wondering what the best course of treatment is?

I see the anxiety and the tremors that men and women have when they see me for the first time. I see their foot bouncing as they sit on the sofas that fill my space and the chairs that line my soft, grey walls.

Are you feeling depressed and wondering what the best course of treatment is?

Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year. The air is getting cooler, the leaves are changing colors, and there are so many activities that bring my family together.

One of the most difficult things to talk with our children about is death.

Often times clients will ask the question, “What should I do in this situation?”

Before you begin reading, please note that there will be multiple opinions and emotions that arise about the “right way” to discipline.

“Until it happens to you, you don’t know how I feel” is a line from one of my favorite songs on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) written by the controversial pop-star Lady Gaga. It took me a while to listen to her music and be open-minded to actually enjoy it.

We all experience what we call “internal dialogue”, also known as having a conversation in our head or thinking.

Have you ever held resentment toward yourself, others, or a situation causing a knot in your stomach, tightness in your heart or tension in your body?

Finding the right therapist is like finding the right girlfriend or wife…. you may have to try out a few different ones before you find a good fit.

When I first meet with clients in counseling sessions, I let them know that we might work through items in their life that they have been avoiding for some time, and in doing so, things might feel worse before they feel better.

The statistics aren’t going anywhere when it comes to childhood abuse. In fact, more and more children are suffering from childhood neglect, physical abuse or sexual abuse by the age of 5 than many will experience in their lifetime.

The weather in Kansas City has been warmer than usual these past few days and has me excited about spring and all the wonderful opportunities it brings.

Hello and Welcome to the Present! I know you are here, because you are reading this article! Allow yourself to be fully in this moment and explore what is here for you.