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Teen Relationship Anxiety
Teen dating can bring excitement, anxiety, peer pressure, and difficult emotions. Learn how parents can help teens recognize healthy relationships, set boundaries, and navigate relationship anxiety.
Sep 88 min read
Student Athlete Mental Health
Student athletes can face pressure from sports, school, expectations, and their own drive to succeed. Learn how to recognize athlete anxiety, stress, burnout, and when additional mental health support may help.
Sep 39 min read
Back-to-School Anxiety
Back-to-school anxiety can bring worries about classes, grades, friendships, and new expectations. Learn practical coping strategies students can use to manage school stress and build confidence for the year ahead.
Aug 246 min read
School Avoidance: When Your Child Doesn't Want to Go to School
When a child repeatedly doesn't want to go to school, there may be more happening beneath the surface. Learn about school avoidance, school anxiety, common warning signs, and when additional support may help.
Aug 207 min read
Emetophobia in Children
Emetophobia in children can affect school, eating, sleep, and everyday activities. Learn the signs of a fear of vomiting, how parents can respond, and when professional support may help.
Aug 178 min read
Emotional Support Animals vs. Service Animals vs. Therapy Animals
What is an emotional support animal, and how is it different from a service or therapy animal? Learn about ESA letters, benefits, housing protections, and the different roles these animals can provide.
Aug 126 min read
How to Heal Codependency in Relationships Without Losing Yourself
Wondering how to heal codependency? Learn practical strategies to build healthy boundaries, overcome people-pleasing, and create more balanced, fulfilling relationships.
Aug 75 min read
Mental Health Self-Diagnosis: Why Social Media Feels So Relatable
Mental health content on social media can make us feel understood, but relating to a video isn't the same as receiving a diagnosis. Learn why this content feels so personal and how therapy can help you better understand your experiences.
Aug 56 min read
Mom Burnout: What You Can Do When You're Running on Empty
Mom burnout can leave you feeling emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected. Learn the signs of parental burnout and practical ways to restore your well-being while caring for your family.
Jul 295 min read
Burnout Recovery: How to Recover From Emotional Exhaustion
Burnout recovery takes more than simply resting. Learn practical strategies to recover from burnout, restore your energy, and create healthier habits that support long-term emotional well-being.
Jul 245 min read
Do We Need Couples Therapy to Save or Strengthen Our Relationship?
Couples therapy isn't only for relationships in crisis. Learn how relationship counseling can improve communication, strengthen your connection, and help you navigate challenges together.
Jul 236 min read
My Therapist Recommended a Psychiatrist: What It Really Means
If your therapist recommended a psychiatrist, you may be wondering what it means. Learn why referrals happen, what to expect from a psychiatric evaluation, and how therapy and medication can work together to support your mental health.
Jul 176 min read
Burnout Symptoms: How to Recognize the Signs and Start Recovering
Burnout symptoms often develop gradually and can leave you feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected, and overwhelmed. Learn how to recognize the signs of burnout and begin the path toward recovery.
Jul 135 min read
Can Someone Recover From Psychosis?
Psychosis recovery is possible. Learn what recovery from psychosis really looks like, what supports healing, and how individuals and families can move forward with hope.
Jul 66 min read
Benefits of Psychotherapy: What People Often Gain From the Process
Discover the benefits of psychotherapy and learn how working with a psychotherapist can help you build healthier coping skills, strengthen relationships, and improve your overall emotional well-being.
Jun 258 min read
Group Therapy Works, and We’re Launching Women’s and Men’s Groups to Prove It
Mandy Boshell, MA; LAPC; CADC Think about the last time someone said exactly what you were feeling, something you hadn’t found words for yet, and something in your chest just released. That’s not a small thing. That moment of “me too” is one of the most powerful forces in healing. This is something that group therapy is uniquely designed to create. At Compass Counseling and Associates, we’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of two new therapeutic groups focused on su
Jun 237 min read
How to Break Codependency: Where to Start and What Healing Looks Like
By: Natalie Cianfrani, MS, NCC Codependency is one of those big words that can feel intimidating or overwhelming, especially if you have heard it before but are not totally sure what it actually means. If you have been searching for how to break codependency, chances are you are not just curious. You are tired. Tired of always being the one who shows up.Tired of overthinking how everyone else feels.Tired of saying yes when you really want to say no. And maybe the hardest part
Jun 85 min read
Psychosis vs. Anxiety, OCD, and Paranoia: Understanding the Differences
By Sarah Rogers, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC When someone begins experiencing intense fear, intrusive thoughts, suspiciousness, or unusual beliefs, it can be difficult to understand what is actually happening. Many people wonder whether they are dealing with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), paranoia, or psychosis. The confusion is understandable. These experiences can sometimes look similar, especially when symptoms become severe. A person with anxiety may spend hours wor
Jun 66 min read
Nervous System Regulation Techniques
Simple Ways to Feel More Grounded By Ashley Robinson, MA According to the World Health Organization (2025), anxiety affected 359 million people, or 4.4% of the population, in 2021. Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting over 19% of adults (National Alliance on Mental Illness, n.d.). When a real or perceived threat is experienced, the sympathetic nervous system is activated. With chronic stress, the sympathetic nervous system may remain activ
Jun 36 min read
Psychosis and Family Support: How to Respond With Compassion
By Sarah Rogers, MA, LPC, CCTP, NCC Supporting a loved one experiencing psychosis can feel overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally exhausting. Many people are unsure what to say, how to respond, or when to seek professional help. Watching someone you care about struggle with hallucinations, delusions, or confusion can bring fear, helplessness, and uncertainty about what comes next. You may notice changes in behavior, withdrawal from relationships, unusual beliefs, or difficu
May 264 min read
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