If you have attended a 12-step meeting, such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, then you may have heard someone say, “If you are not working the 12-steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, then you are a dry drunk.”

There are different types of addicts: (1) Those who are going through a difficult phase in their life who abuse substances as a coping mechanism to numb their pain

Adolescence is always a confusing time – add in the challenge of navigating new experiences, the modern pressures of social media, and heightened competition for colleges, and it’s no wonder so many teens feel nervous, overwhelmed and anxious.

Everyone experiences shame. The less we talk about it, the more it grows inside of us. Typically, we learn it from our parents, peers in school, and social norms.

Depression manifests differently in each individual. One emotion that is often associated with depression is sadness.

Impulsiveness is when you do something without any forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences. It can be unnecessarily risky and associated with undesirable, rather than desirable, outcomes.

I hear so many people tell me about their lack of quality sleep nowadays. Whether it be stress, anxiety, or too much time sitting in front of a computer screen…

Right now, 33 states have legalized medical marijuana, while 10 have legalized recreational marijuana. Advocates for legalization believe that legalizing the drug may reduce use and make its use safer.

We have all said things to loved ones that have caused pain and suffering. It may even have blown up a relationship in a way that was not expected. To be in any active relationship, whether it is romantic or friendly requires constant nurturing and communication.

While stress can be a normal part of life, too much of it can be unhealthy and take a toll on your body. Getting sick often, or feeling sluggish, overwhelmed, dysregulated, can all be signs that you might be stressed out.

Cross addiction is when an individual replaces one addiction with another. This is typical occurrence in drug and alcohol treatment.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT is an evidence-based treatment that was created by Marsha Linehan in the 1980s. DBT was originally created to treat highly acute borderline personality disorder.

If your family dinners are anything like mine, then you are probably used to individuals speaking over one another. You must fight to have your voice heard and there is no space to reflect before responding or else your voice will be lost.

It is so easy to look back at the end of a day and be critical over the way you looked, the things you didn’t get accomplished, and things you wish you had done better.

Lately I have heard many people talk about betrayal and how they are making the choice to never trust again. I understand where they are coming from.

Freud’s personality theory saw the psyche in three parts; the id, ego and superego, which develop during different stages of the life cycle. According to Freud, the id is the primitive and instinctual part of the mind.

Have you ever felt manipulated by someone repeatedly? Or maybe, you have a hard time saying “no” to someone in your life because of a fear of rejection and/or abandonment. If this sounds like you, you may struggle with setting healthy boundaries in your life.

In espionage jargon, a mole (also called a “penetration agent”, “deep cover agent”, or “sleeper agent”) is a spy who is recruited to penetrate and sabotage an organization from the inside.

Do the holidays stress you out? Do you feel like you have too many obligations? Are you anxious and overwhelmed this time of year? You are not alone.

Group therapy may be a great adjunctive resource if you would like more support outside of individual therapy or seeking a like-minded community.