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Common Myths About Trauma Therapy Debunked
If you're considering trauma therapy, you've probably heard some things that made you hesitate. Maybe someone told you therapy would make...
Aug 294 min read


Values-Based Living: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Navigate Life’s Crossroads
Facing Life’s Crossroads with Purpose Life is full of crossroads—starting a new career, ending or deepening a relationship, making a big...
Aug 282 min read


Navigating Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury: The Role of Therapy
Understanding the Full Impact of TBI A traumatic brain injury occurs when an external force causes brain dysfunction. This can happen...
Aug 235 min read


Reclaiming Rest: Why Sleep Is Essential for Mental Health After Trauma and Stress
At Brenner Psychological Associates , I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, and major life transitions—often...
Aug 223 min read


Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How Therapy Can Help You Feel More Confident and Capable
You’re Accomplished—But You Don’t Feel Like It You’ve worked hard, achieved milestones, and others see you as capable. But inside, you...
Aug 192 min read


Why Choose a Psychologist for Therapy: The Value of Doctoral-Level Expertise
When seeking therapy, you'll encounter various mental health professionals—counselors, therapists, social workers, and psychologists....
Aug 184 min read


Building Resilience Through Daily Mindfulness: Evidence-Based Practices for Busy Lives
In our fast-paced world, high-performing professionals often find themselves caught in a cycle of constant doing—managing teams, meeting...
Aug 173 min read


DBT Skills: Practical Tools for Managing Emotions and Relationships
If intense emotions feel overwhelming or relationships seem consistently difficult, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills offer...
Aug 163 min read


The Hidden Cost of Avoidance: How It Impacts Your Mental Health and Recovery
Avoidance is one of our most natural responses to discomfort. When something makes us anxious, overwhelmed, or fearful, our instinct is...
Aug 154 min read


Understanding and Managing Burnout in the Workplace: Signs, Strategies, and Recovery
Burnout isn't just another tough day at work—it's a chronic state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that can seriously impact...
Aug 143 min read


Building Emotional Resilience: How to Bounce Back from Life’s Setbacks
Life’s challenges—whether grief, burnout, trauma, medical recovery, or major transitions—can shake our sense of stability. Emotional...
Aug 132 min read


Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Building Psychological Flexibility for a Meaningful Life
Life inevitably brings difficult emotions, challenging circumstances, and painful experiences. Whether you're dealing with anxiety,...
Aug 114 min read


Exposure Therapy: Face Your Fears, Reclaim Your Life
If anxiety, panic, or trauma has caused your world to shrink—avoiding places, situations, or memories that feel overwhelming— Exposure...
Aug 112 min read


How Mindfulness Transforms Stress Into Clarity
As a licensed psychologist specializing in stress, anxiety, trauma recovery, and life transitions, I frequently integrate mindfulness as...
Aug 23 min read


Overcoming Perfectionism: Why Striving for “Perfect” Is Holding You Back
Are you constantly chasing flawless results, only to feel burned out or never "good enough"? As a licensed psychologist offering online...
Jul 312 min read


How to Cope with Life Transitions and Embrace New Beginnings: A Licensed Psychologist's Guide
Life transitions can feel overwhelming—whether you're navigating a career change, relationship ending, major move, or recovering from...
Jul 304 min read


Healing After Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): How Therapy Supports Mental Health Recovery
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) changes more than just the brain—it changes how you feel, think, relate, and function. While physical...
Jul 292 min read


Coping with Grief and Loss: Understanding the Healing Process and When to Seek Support
Grief is a natural, human response to losing someone or something deeply meaningful. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a...
Jul 283 min read


The Role of Home in Psychological Therapy
The environment we inhabit plays a significant role in our mental well-being. For many people seeking psychological therapy, the notion...
Jul 215 min read


Trauma and Healing: Understanding Cognitive Processing Therapy
Trauma can deeply affect how you see yourself, others, and the world. You may feel stuck in the past, overwhelmed by guilt or fear, or...
Jul 114 min read
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