Check out this article by our Clinical Director, Nicole Sartini-Cprek, who is a monthly contributor to GoodTherapy.org. When you’re depressed, motivation and energy can be hard to come by. But if you can get moving, the research shows exercise can help offset depression symptoms.

“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature–the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” -Rachel Carson Have you ever taken a walk in nature and felt calm, peaceful […]

Check out this article by our Clinical Director, Nicole Sartini-Cprek, who is a monthly contributor to GoodTherapy.org. Lending credence to ancient approaches to medicine, modern research increasingly indicates the mind and body work together to promote health and well-being.

As a mental health professional specializing in the holistic treatment of anxiety disorders, like panic attacks, OCD and chronic stress I have a unique view on how people experience anxiety. In particular, how important it is to address the causes of anxiety and how to stop it in it’s tracks. Today, I am going to share my […]

There are common themes that come up in the therapy office.  It is one of the reasons I feel so connected and in tune with my community.  I get to see where we overlap.  It’s as if I have a secret window into the “hero’s journey” that reassures me we are all more alike than […]

Burnout at work is a serious issue and can cause mild to severe symptoms such as depression and a compromised immune system. Some common signs of burnout include: feeling exhausted and fatigued, withdrawal from colleagues, constant negativity or frustration at work, feeling anxious or thinking about work at night or on the weekends, physical problems (such as frequent headaches or stomachaches) and lack of […]

If someone said to me, ‘I have a limited amount of time, and I need something guaranteed to make me feel better. What can I do?’, my answer would be simple: Learn how to meditate. For some people, the idea of meditation seems mystical and superstitious. For others, meditation is so simple that they decide, […]

Anxiety is typically accompanied by physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, dizziness or upset stomach. Anxiety can and will cause health issues associated with chronic stress such as weak immune system or frequent headaches, but sometimes it’s the headache causing the anxiety. So, how do you know if you have anxiety or a physical health problem? There are medical issues that […]

We invited Natasha Daniels, LCSW a child anxiety writer and therapist from Chandler, Arizona to share with us her most valuable tips for parenting anxious children. We hope you find this helpful! Parenting can be a difficult thing to navigate through, but add an anxious child to the mix and it can be overwhelming. Many parents ask […]

Clinical Depression is diagnosed when an individual meets 5 or more of these 9 criteria: Depressed mood or irritable most of the day, nearly every day Decreased interest or pleasure in most activities Significant change in appetite Change in sleep: Insomnia or hypersomnia Psychomotor agitation Fatigue or loss of energy Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness or […]