It’s that time of the year again. Final exams, standardized state tests, SAT’s, ACT’s, tests, quizzes, projects etc. Just hearing these terms can bring up a feeling of anxiousness that is hard to get rid of. These kinds of evaluations are an inevitable part of the educational process that most people don’t enjoy. Even those students who don’t typically worry about tests and exams, can experience some level of stress at this time of the year. Test anxiety occurs for a numbe

In my experience as a mental health counselor, I’ve encountered countless clients whose main stress is relationship related. In most cases, the couple truly loves each other, but struggles with communicating and expressing that love to each other. When one doesn’t feel loved by their partner, it can become a challenge to express love to them. Conversely, they don’t feel loved, they don’t express love back. That pattern continues spiraling until both find themselves feeling an

It’s been 23 years since I experienced my first panic attack and I’m still able to vividly recall the thoughts and feelings that came along with that awful experience. Over the years, I’ve learned to manage my own anxiety and help others manage theirs. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) for over two decades, I have devoted my career to helping others, particularly those whose lives are disrupted by stress, anxiety, excessive fears and worry, along with other stress