Rachel Saenger Taylor, 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

The human body is resilient. It can adapt to the environment, recover from injury, weather the storm of stress, and heal from any damages.  The brain can be even more fascinating. Much like the body, it is able to react and adapt to stress, different areas of the brain operate in a carefully balanced song and dance to meet needs in the blink of an eye, and it manages emotions and memories. When a trauma occurs, both your body and mind can be significantly impacted in the time

As the flowers bloom and the birds chirp, it's time to do some spring cleaning for your mind. Just as we clean out our closets and dust...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression or winter depression, is a type of depression that occurs in the fall and winter months when there is less sunlight. It is believed that the lack of sunlight exposure can disrupt the body's internal clock (circadian rhythm) and affect the production of certain neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and melatonin, which play a role in mood regulation and sleep-wake cycles. Here are some strategies that may help

Welcome to the season of gratitude! While Thanksgiving is often associated with a single day in November, it's time we break free from...

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