Signs It’s Time to Seek Out Couples Therapy: How to Know When Your Relationship Needs Professional Help
Relationships, whether romantic or otherwise, are an integral part of life. They bring joy, companionship, and support, but they also require effort, compromise, and communication. Even the strongest relationships face challenges, and it’s normal for couples to encounter bumps along the way. However, there are times when the issues in a relationship become too overwhelming […]
What Is Sleep Hygiene?

Sleep hygiene refers to both your sleep environment and behavior. It’s the art of creating routines around healthy habits and avoiding things that can interfere with restful sleep. By mastering sleep hygiene, you can set yourself up for better nightly sleep and wake up feeling well-rested. Why Does Sleep Hygiene Matter? Quality sleep is essential […]
The Basics of CBT: What You Need to Know Before Starting Therapy

There are hundreds of psychological treatments available, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is an intervention that has been emphasized in literature, treatment, and research. With all the buzz around CBT, the information on CBT can become convoluted. So, let’s break down several points: what is CBT and how does it work, what mental health conditions […]
Managing Your Mental Health While Working Remotely

Three years after the beginning days of a global pandemic, many of us still find ourselves adjusting to completely virtual or hybrid work environments. Remote work offers opportunities for some that were not previously available, such as flexibility in working location and caretaking schedules, as well as a general increase in accessibility. However, working virtually […]
ADHD Decision Making

Our lives are an accumulation of decisions made over time. Every day we are presented with infinite choices. Some small, like deciding what’s for dinner. Others are big, like having a child. Some easy, some that feel impossible, and some that exist in the middle. You probably don’t even realize many of the decisions you’re […]
Mistakes in Sports and Life
Mistakes are unavoidable. They can feel extremely painful and impactful and are part of the human condition. In the realm of sports, mistakes are quantifiable. To manage the inevitable slip-ups, mindfulness can be an impactful tool. Athletes often incorporate mindfulness into their training to manage the uncontrollable mistakes and distractions that will happen throughout competition. […]
Helping young adults establish independent self-management

As teenagers transition into adulthood, an essential skill they need to develop is independent self-management. The ability to effectively manage various aspects of life, such as finances, time, and responsibilities, lays the foundation for a successful and fulfilling future. In this post, an ADHD therapist in Charlotte, NC will explore practical strategies and tips to […]
Executive Functioning and ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, an already common childhood disorder, has seen a rise in online popularity as more and more people are taking to social media to increase awareness of the disorder. Hashtags like #ADHD and #ADHDinwomen – with billions of views – serve as a community for people diagnosed with ADHD and […]
Disorganized Attachment

As many know, attachment styles are a key component in understanding and breaking dysfunctional relationship patterns. Attachment styles develop in childhood based on our relationship with our caregivers. In adulthood, they serve as the foundation for how one behaves, communicates, and handles conflict in relationships. Attachment styles are divided into two categories: secure and insecure. […]
Structuring Your Day to Avoid Procrastination

Ever wake up with a long list of things to do that aren’t very hard to do at all? Send a few emails, write down your thoughts, reach out to coworkers, do a few sit-ups, clean your dishes, and vacuum the floor. None of these tasks are inherently difficult, so then why is it so […]