Rachel Saenger Taylor, LPC-S, LMFT-S

Your relationship with your parent or caregiver can significantly dictate how you develop relationships and interact with your environment as an adult. If you grow up in a household where your parents are loving, provide for your basic needs, and offer support and encouragement, you are likely to develop a healthy attachment style.  But when you are brought up in a household where you did not receive this type of care, it can lead to attachment trauma . Here are some common s

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

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...

Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States, which means it is very likely that you or someone you know suffers from anxiety. Anxiety is a feeling of fear or worry that is difficult to overcome. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, general anxiety jumped to record levels for both children and adults. Now that the pandemic has lessened, social anxiety has become an issue for many children and adults as work and various life events have gone back to in

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means bringing attention and advocacy to the needs around mental health stigma and treatment...