by Elyssa Barbash | Jan 29, 2020 | Anxiety, outcomes, results, sleep, well-being, worry |
We all need sleep. In any healthily functioning human, it is a normal part of our daily processes and routine. Since it is part of our daily routine and functioning, sleep is one of those factors that you really don’t think about until you realize that...
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 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...
by Elyssa Barbash | Jun 5, 2019 | Anxiety, cbt, cognitive behavioral therapy, Evidence based treatment, growth, happiness, results, self-esteen, Self-improvement, Therapy, Thoughts |
Would you describe yourself as someone who has trouble communicating and feeling comfortable in social situations? Do you find yourself avoiding social situations just to avoid not feeling discomfort and awkwardness? If so, it is possible you may struggle with social...
by Elyssa Barbash | May 8, 2019 | effective treatment, Evidence based treatment, expertise, growth, results, Self-improvement, solution, Therapy, Uncategorized |
When new potential clients call our office, we are commonly asked about the “therapy process.” This is actually a big question, as it can be answered in many different ways. It is also largely dependent on the individual therapist who will be providing...
by Elyssa Barbash | Jan 22, 2019 | change, growth, results, self-care, self-help, Self-improvement, solution, Trauma |
Your healing is your responsibility. Your trauma is not your fault, but your healing is your responsibility Powerful, and true. You may not be responsible for the trauma you experienced, but no one else is responsible for your healing. This really gets at the idea of...