by Elyssa Barbash | Jan 13, 2020 | Depression |
What is High-Functioning Depression? When most of us think of depression, we think of a person who is incredibly sad, constantly crying, and cannot even get out of their home, let alone their pajamas or bed. We think of the person who can hardly function and who is...
by Elyssa Barbash | Aug 7, 2019 | Anxiety, counseling, couples, Depression, destress, emotions, fear, feelings, nervousness, overwhelmed, parenting, postpartum, self-care, self-esteen, Stress, Therapy, Thoughts, Uncategorized, worry |
This is part two of our series on maternal mental health. Two weeks ago, we discussed maternal mental health during pregnancy. This included what’s “normal” and when to seek professional help. Some people experience symptoms of depression and anxiety...
by Elyssa Barbash | Aug 1, 2019 | outcomes, results, self-care, success, Therapy, Uncategorized |
As mental health professionals, we fully understand how therapy works, and it is part of our job to educate prospective clients and clients. This largely includes having conversations about the consistency and frequency that you attend therapy appointments. We are...
by Elyssa Barbash | Jul 24, 2019 | Anxiety, change, Depression, emotions |
The excitement of a new baby on the way is in many cases exactly that: happiness, joy, and excitement. Those around you, even complete strangers, may happily comment on your upcoming baby’s arrival and ask you just how excited you are. And again, in many cases,...
by Elyssa Barbash | Jul 17, 2019 | Anxiety, emotions, feelings, relationship, results, Thoughts, Uncategorized, worry |
Therapy is 100% a marathon; it is NOT a sprint. This is a general principle, and an even more relevant principle for couples therapy. Why? Because your problems did not start overnight, or within the past week, which means they take time to work through. And in...
