When it comes to treating mental health, for many, the idea of trying therapy can feel daunting. The stigma surrounding therapy has been fueled by many myths, like how therapy is only for people who need to treat severe mental illness. While therapy can certainly help those who need treatment for illnesses like severe depression, anxiety, and PTSD, therapy can positively impact everyone. At … [Read more...] about Breaking the Stigma: Why Seeking Therapy is a Sign of Strength
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When to Seek Professional Counseling
Feeling overwhelmed by your emotions is perfectly normal and something that happens to all of us sometimes. However, if what you’re feeling starts to affect your daily life, it may be time to consider counseling. Anxiety, depression, and conflicts in your personal relationships shouldn’t overwhelm you to the point that it makes it hard to function. If you feel like your feelings of inner conflict … [Read more...] about When to Seek Professional Counseling
Strengthen Your Family Bond with Philly Family Life Counseling LLC
The bond you share with your family is important. When it comes to facing struggles together, though, it can often feel like that bond is breaking down. It’s not always easy to communicate or to see things from each other’s perspective. If your family is experiencing hardships, it may be a good time to try counseling. Dr. Devers of Philly Family Life Counseling LLC offers exceptional family … [Read more...] about Strengthen Your Family Bond with Philly Family Life Counseling LLC
What Does an Anxiety Attack Feel Like?
Anxiety attacks can come on suddenly, and they can feel both scary and overwhelming, especially if you haven’t had one before. Before you know how to calm yourself during an anxiety attack, you should be able to identify one. Anxiety attacks can come on quickly or build up over a period of time, but they are characterized by a racing heart, flushed skin, chest pain, and feeling like you can’t … [Read more...] about What Does an Anxiety Attack Feel Like?
Mental Health During COVID-19 and Other Crises
When we go through personal crises, we typically lean on our support systems to get us through. What do you do when the crisis involves isolating yourself from those support systems? Social distancing and social isolation are essential right now to protect our physical health, but our mental health is just as important. When we go through global crises such as pandemics and natural disasters, it’s … [Read more...] about Mental Health During COVID-19 and Other Crises
Need a Counselor but Don’t Know What Kind? We Can Help
When it’s time to get help but you don’t know where to start, don’t worry. If you’re searching for “what kind of counselor do I need?”, then that’s a good first step. Dr. Devers at Philly Family Life Counseling can help break down the different kinds of counseling and help you find the kind best-suited to your needs so you can start making progress toward a happier and healthier future. The … [Read more...] about Need a Counselor but Don’t Know What Kind? We Can Help
