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Why I Love Works Counseling Center (and you will too)
A little over two years ago, I was about to sign a contract with a group practice near my home when a respected friend recommended that I interview at Works. I’ll be honest, I did the thing mostly to stay in his good graces; I’d spent a lot of time looking for jobs at...
Beyond Burnout: Deconstructing the Dark Side of Productivity
Picture this, it’s your day off, maybe the only one you have the entire week. You tell yourself “I’m going to relax, maybe get a few things done, but I’m really going to rest.” So, you pick up the book you have been trying to read for months. Or you turn on that TV...
Postpartum Depression
Welcoming a baby can be a joyous time and also an extremely challenging time that brings a handful of emotions and new experiences. Learning to navigate these new challenges can be difficult, especially as you undergo physical and emotional changes. If you are...
Understanding Traumatic Invalidation and Its Impact on LGBTQIA+ Clients
Traumatic invalidation is a critical concept for therapists working with LGBTQIA+ clients, emphasizing the need for awareness and sensitivity towards the unique challenges faced by this community. This article explores the essence of traumatic invalidation, its...
The Reality of Therapy
As you’re walking through the front door of the therapy office to meet your therapist for the first time or logging on to your first virtual therapy session, it is normal to feel nervous, curious, and anxious about what is to come. Making the decision to begin therapy...
Pride Month: The Power of Community
Bigots will often say, “Why do they need a whole month to parade around their sexuality, etc.?” They fail to realize, however, that pride month is about so much more than sex or sexuality. It’s about authenticity. It’s also about honoring those who have passed due to...