How to stop overthinking in a relationship: Tips, tools, and what might be behind this unhelpful thinking style by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | Sep 11, 2024 | Mental Health Topics, Relationships Overthinking in a relationship is something we all do from time to time. However, if it happens all the time, it can become unhelpful and even detrimental. The constant internal chatter can make you believe thoughts that are not necessarily true, such as convincing yourself that people you love don’t…
A guide to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) by Theresa Lupcho, LPC | Jun 24, 2024 | Beginning Therapy, Mental Health Topics Generally considered to be the gold standard of therapeutic counseling methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) aims to help clients cope with many of life’s hurdles by assessing the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. CBT is particularly well-known for offering clients coping strategies that work well outside of therapy. CBT…
How can creatives deal with anxiety? by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT | Oct 24, 2022 | Anxiety, Ask a Therapist, Mental Health Topics Q: Hi, I have a question related to creativity and anxiety. I’m an artist with an active and vivid imagination, and at times it works great for me. However, it can easily get out of hand with exaggerated and intense emotions related to life circumstances and people. Often times the…