Grief is a natural response to loss, but it doesn’t always follow a neat timeline. The healing process is individual.

Mother's Day is often portrayed as a time of celebration, filled with flowers, heartfelt cards, and family gatherings. For many, it's a cherished occasion to honor and appreciate maternal figures. However, for others, it can be a day marked by complex emotions—grief, longing, estrangement, or unfulfilled desires. At Attentive Psychotherapy & Counseling Center, we recognize and honor the full spectrum of feelings that this day can evoke.

Watching someone you love struggle emotionally or mentally—yet refuse to seek help—can feel heartbreaking and exhausting. You might see the signs of depression, anxiety, trauma, or burnout in your partner, but every time you bring up therapy, they shut down or change the subject. So, how do you encourage your partner to get the support they need without making them feel judged, pressured, or ashamed? Here are some compassionate, research-supported strategies that can make a

Does your child have big emotions that often result in loud outbursts or meltdowns? You’re not alone.

If your brain has ever turned a single awkward interaction into a 47-minute internal spiral, this one is for you.

In today’s fast-paced world, where mental health concerns are on the rise, finding the right therapist and the right practice can feel overwhelming. With a wide array of therapy options available, it’s important to understand the differences between various models of care. Many people don’t realize that not all therapy practices are the same. Increasingly, large corporations, insurance companies, and private equity firms are entering the mental health space, often focusing on

Winter can be a tough time for many reasons. We get stressed out planning for the holidays and exhausted once they pass. We might feel lonely and unmotivated to do much of anything if it requires venturing into the frigid, freezing cold. On top of it all, we're hit with the shortest days and longest nights of the year, which can lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Decorations are going up, invitations are going out, and the rumblings of the holiday season can be heard for miles. For some, this is a delight. For others, it’s a signal that major mental stress is on its way. If you already struggle with your mental health, this might be a time that anxiety symptoms and depression symptoms get even worse. This year, set yourself up with healthy boundaries and a self-care plan that will help you survive the stress of the season.

“What’s so great about therapy? I have tons of family and friends I can go to if I need guidance”. Does this sound like you? If so, you’re not alone. It may take someone months of suffering in silence before they make the decision to engage in therapy. Some people view therapy as no more than another way of getting solid advice.

Anxiety and depression are common mental health disorders that can have devastating effects on your health, wellbeing, and quality of life. It's estimated that around one in four people will experience mental health problems at some point in their lives, and many of these people will not receive the treatment they need.

Having an anxious child can make parenting an emotional and challenging journey. Parents of anxious children often feel overwhelmed and stressed, leading to tension in the home and a decreased quality of life. If you are a parent doing their best to support their anxious little one, it can feel isolating and defeating at the worst of times and cautiously optimistic when it's good.

People come into therapy for various reasons, but it usually boils down to a couple of crucial struggles. The underlying issue is that a person is unhappy, sad, exhausted, or overwhelmed most of the time. These issues can show up in different ways, depression, anger, anxiety, loss of relationships, a feeling of something being wrong, and frustration with figuring out how to move forward.

The chances are that you have heard of telehealth, online therapy, or virtual therapy. Since the pandemic, going online has been a necessity in so many facets of our work, education, social lives, and health. We can attend classes online, see our doctor online, and work from home with video platforms. Not enough of us are taking advantage of therapy online. Life hasn't become any easier since 2020, and many of us are striving to keep up our productivity and energy.