Lydia Davis, LPC
Practicing Self-Care Without the Guilt: Learning to Put Yourself on the List
One of the most regular things clients reply when I ask them about their self-care routine is, there isn’t enough time. In addition to that, clients also confess that the times when/where they do take time and make themselves a priority, they are flooded with feelings of guilt about it. Somewhere along the way, thoughts […]
Supporting Your Mental Health—Minor Shifts that Provide Major Benefits
Often, when people consider what it takes to make mental health improvements, the initial thoughts are that the actions are enormous, life-changing things that include a complete overhaul of routines, relationships, and even careers. While the aforementioned things are influential, they can also feel overwhelmingly exhausting and unattainable. At its foundation, mental health improvement is […]
The Skill and Strength of Letting Go
Oftentimes, when people hear the phrase “let it go”, the immediate thought is giving up, walking away, or deciding that someone, something, or someplace no longer matters. Letting go, to some, has a negative connotation and has been viewed as losing and/or a sign of weakness. In the realm of therapy, however, the idea of […]
Positive Mental Health Perspective During the Holidays: How to be Stress-Free this Season
When we think about the holidays and the end of any year, oftentimes we think of it as a time of celebration, togetherness, family, and joy. While that is the reality for some, for others, it can be a time of high anxiety, depression, and feelings of overwhelm. Many dynamics are at play during this […]
The Benefits and Beauty of Embracing Acceptance
One of the most powerful tools for living a fulfilling life is acceptance. Acceptance plays an extremely dynamic part in mental health and the optimization of emotional well-being. At its foundation, acceptance simply the notion of embracing present feelings, emotions, experiences and thoughts just as they are. It is being at peace with things beyond […]
Embrace Change: Fall’s Significant Role
As the extreme summer heat begins to dissipate and the golden warmth of Fall makes its entrance, the changing of the seasons symbolizes more than the picture-perfect changes to our environment. Fall is the time of year that provides a valuable image/metaphor for personal growth and development. Fall symbolizes a time of transition and reflection, […]
Keeping Your Cool: Resolve Conflict with CBT Techniques
Conflicts are a natural part of human interaction, but how we handle them can greatly impact our relationships and well-being. Instead of letting conflicts escalate into heated arguments or emotional turmoil, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to resolve conflict can help you stay cool, calm, and collected during tense situations. Recognize Your Thoughts The […]
Spring Cleaning: Inside and Out
The winter chill has come to an end and the signs of spring are emerging. With the changing of the seasons comes a symbolic opportunity for transformation and revitalization for mind, body, and soul. It is not just homes that can be rejuvenated, we can also spruce up our minds. The age-old tradition of spring […]