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What Everyone Gets Wrong About High-Functioning Anxiety
Do you feel like most people don't understand how hard it is for you to get through a typical day? Do you feel like you're always waiting for something bad to happen? Or that if people knew you better they would be disappointed? Do you get stuck on details and feel you have to be perfect? If you said yes to any of these questions, you might be struggling with "high functioning anxiety."
The 6 Most Common Diagnoses And How Holistic Therapy Can Help
If you’ve received a diagnosis like anxiety, depression, or PTSD, we want to explore, inform, and offer hope for your struggles. Let’s learn about the most common diagnoses from the last few years and how holistic therapy can help.
15 Things You Should Never Say to Someone With Anxiety
Dealing with anxiety can be tough, not only for the person going through it but also for those around them. Sometimes, even with the best intentions, we might say things that unintentionally make anxiety worse. Here are ten things you should avoid saying to someone with anxiety and what to say instead.
13 Ways To Support Your Anxious Partner
It's hard when your partner is going through something you can't fix. Anxiety can be a challenging experience, not just for the person going through it but also for their partner. If your loved one is dealing with anxiety, it's hard to know where to start. Here are 13 practical strategies for being there for your partner.
Anxiety in Teenagers: Why Teens Are So Anxious And How To Help
The teenage years can be a rollercoaster ride for everyone. Teens, siblings, parents, and educators are all along for the ride. Teens experience many challenges and changes for the. first time, and anxiety is often a prominent companion during this phase of life. In this guide, we'll explore how anxiety affects teenagers and provide practical advice to help them and their loved ones understand and manage this common struggle
Guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Stress, Anxiety, and Sleep
Join Laurel Roberts-Meese, LMFT in this free guided 7-minute Progressive Muscle Relaxation meditation to reduce stress, anxiety, and sleep better tonight.
Mindfulness For Beginners | Advice From A Therapist
Get started using Mindfulness - audio tips from Laurel Therapy Collective. “Mindfulness is great because you can do it absolutely anywhere.”
Why Dating Sucks, According to a Couples Therapist
The real reasons why dating is so hard, from a psychotherapist's point of view.
What is OCD?
Information about OCD from virtual therapists in California, Laurel Therapy Collective.
Why Do Some People Like Scary Movies?
As Halloween approaches, we want to explore a fascinating question: Why do people enjoy watching scary movies?
On-The-Go Mindfulness Exercise for Busy Stressed People
Therapy mindfulness exercise for stressed and busy people.
How To Make Lasting Changes To Improve Your Mental Health
Four simple things you can do to make lasting healthy changes to your sleep, exercise, nutrition, and mindfulness habits.
Therapist Advice: What To Do When You're Freaking Out
Usually, we’re freaked out about something that’s not actually happening in that moment. Here's an exercise to help you get grounded in the moment.
11 Things You Can Do Right Now to Lower Your Anxiety
Advice from feminist therapist Laurel Roberts-Meese on things you can do right now to lower your anxiety level - whether you’re at a 3 or a 10 - begin by breathing.
Therapists Discuss: Healthy Coping During COVID
Laurel Roberts-Meese conducts a video interview of SF Therapist Caleb Birkhoff on the topic of healthy coping mechanisms during a pandemic in California.
Nutritional Therapy to Support Emotional Health
Video recording and transcribed conversation with Laurel Roberts-Meese about food anxiety therapy in California.
Therapists Discuss: Anxiety During Shelter-In-Place
Two therapists in California discuss what anxiety is and how we work with it now. Anxiety is very common and very treatable - including during a pandemic.
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