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Finding Peace Through Authenticity, Not a Google Search Bar
As a therapist who specializes in anxiety and OCD, I am always interested in the nuanced ways different anxiety symptoms manifest within different people. Anxiety, according to societal norms, is often associated with traits such as insecurity, indecisiveness, or a...
“You’re Too Close to My Hula-Hoop:” An Essay on Boundaries
Recently I was on a walk with a friend who was complaining about her mother-in-law. “I’ve told her that she’s not allowed to drop by unannounced,” Friend vented, “but she just keeps violating my boundary. I keep setting boundaries with her and she keeps stepping on...
“Colored Noise”: The Healing Behind Sound Frequencies
If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media or even on YouTube, you may have heard about different noise frequencies— pink noise, brown noise, white noise, etc.— and their supposed healing properties. As someone who believes wholeheartedly in holistic healing...
Introducing Me (Jenna)
Hey there! My name is Jenna, and I realized that I have been at Works Counseling Center for almost a year and have never formally introduced myself (where’s my manners?). Part of my delay is attributed to my uncertainty as to what to say and wanting my introduction to...
Yoga and the Brain
At the start of 2024, I set a personal goal to improve my physical and mental health. I decided to take on the challenge of practicing yoga, due to its many known physical and mental health benefits. I have tried yoga in the past, and absolutely hated it. I hated...
LGBTQIA+ State of Emergency and its Impact on Mental Health
I recently attended the Human Rights Campaign Nashville annual fundraising dinner. It was my first time at an LGBTQIA+ event since coming out as transgender and starting hormone replacement therapy. It was very special for me to be there, especially at a time when the...