Rachel Saenger, LPC-S, LMFT-S

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, 5th Edition (or DSM-5) is the main reference tool used by mental health professionals. The DSM-5 does not specifically list anxiety attacks as a formal diagnosis. Instead, they’re considered to be more of a subjective feeling than a formal condition.  Often confused with panic attacks, anxiety attacks share similar symptoms reported by those who struggle with them. While they may overlap some, they’re not actua

When you hear highly-sensitive person, your mind probably focuses on the sensitive part. Someone who is delicate and has more fragile...

How to Rebuild a Marriage after an Affair Infidelity is one of the hardest things to deal with in any relationship. It tears down the trust and intimacy that two people have built up and creates waves of emotions for the betrayed partner. In this article, I’ll explore what you can do to repair your marriage after infidelity. Although there are things each partner can do in the aftermath of an affair to help, marriage counseling is an integral part of moving forward. What to

Self-harm or Self-Injury refers to the intentional infliction of injury or pain on oneself as a response to depression, trauma, anxiety, or intense feelings that a person does not know how to deal with in a healthy way. Self-harm is a serious and dangerous problem that has been growing amongst children, teens, and young adults for many years. According to a recent study by the American Journal of Public Health ( click here ), the rate of teens and young adults who admit to en

Social media is an integral part of their daily lives for most people these days. It’s how we consume the news. It’s how we connect with...

In the age of social media, it may seem like kindness has taken a back seat to cynicism and sarcasm. The differences between us...