Counseling & Coaching
Whether they’re single or married, people tend to idealize their own relationship status when they feel that it’s not going to change. This natural bias can lead to relational prejudice, judging the coupled or solo lifestyle of others. Singlism is discrimination against unmarried people, like when they’re not included in…
You probably don’t think twice about turning on the news or reading the latest stories online about what’s happening in the world. But did you know that too much news exposure can seriously harm your mental health and wellbeing? People are consuming more media than ever before. Even before COVID,…
Everything that comes with a new job can be intimidating, as you are entering an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar people! Many of us struggle to get to know and befriend our new coworkers; the good news, though, is that we can implement a few tips to make the process easier….
It’s hard to believe, but our closest friends are capable of manipulating us in ways we’d prefer not to imagine. One very dangerous form of this manipulation is gaslighting: or manipulating someone using psychological means into questioning what they know to be true. In close relationships, gaslighting involves shaming someone…
Many people struggle with feeling lonely with they don’t have a significant other to spend time and share in life with. That being said, you don’t need another to fulfill you: you can enjoy the single life and find fulfillment without a romantic partner. To overcome your lonely feelings and…
If you’re an avid social media user—say of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, or all of the above—you’ve probably wondered at some point in your life if your habits would be considered healthy… or if there might be some room for improvement. Fortunately, Licensed Professional Counselor Julie Williamson is here to…
The capabilities and functionalities of social media are absolutely awe-inspiring. I mean, these platforms allow us to upload our thoughts and our experiences to the web in a matter of seconds; they enable us to have instant conversations with people on the complete opposite side of the world; and they…
The day my friend decided to try therapy, she sent me a frustrated text: “Ugh, I can’t find any therapists!” Of course there were therapists and counselors in her area, but she couldn’t find any that met her other needs; more specifically, she couldn’t find a female therapist, who took…