Finding a therapist in Philadelphia can feel overwhelming, especially with so many options available. Whether you are looking for help with anxiety, trauma, or a general sense that something isn’t quite right, knowing what to look for can make the...
10 Hopeful Signs You are Healing From Trauma
In this article, we review 10 hopeful signs you are healing from trauma. Be sure to check out our companion article that discusses the signs your body is releasing trauma. Whereas in that article we identify the somatic (body-based) markers...
6 Promising Signs Your Body is Releasing Trauma
Trauma, whether single-episode or complex relational trauma, lives in the body. Trauma-informed therapists understand that in order to fully process and work through responses to trauma, therapy must address the somatic experience of the trauma. When this happens consistently, you...
Where is Shame Held in the Body?
Shame is an emotion that is experienced by everyone but that often goes unacknowledged or intentionally hidden. In this article, we discuss the physiological presentation of shame as it exists in the body. This includes addressing areas such as: nonverbal...
Hypnosis for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Hypnosis for Anxiety Hypnosis can provide meaningful relief for your anxiety and panic attacks. Let’s discuss how hypnotherapy for anxiety works, and what you can expect out of the process. Anxiety: The Basics Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent...
ADHD vs Anxiety in Adults: How to Tell the Difference
“Do I have anxiety or ADHD?” ADHD and anxiety can be surprisingly hard to differentiate. As a psychologist, I have often treated adults with previous diagnoses of anxiety disorders where it turns out that undiagnosed ADHD has played a central...
High Functioning ADHD in Adults: Symptoms & Treatments
High Functioning ADHD: What to Know If you are someone with high functioning ADHD, you may not even know that you ‘have’ ADHD. Like other mental health diagnoses, ADHD exists on a dimensional continuum. At the highest level of this...
5 Therapeutic Questions Every Therapist Should Ask You in the First Session
In my experience as a psychologist, effective therapeutic questions don’t come from a prepared list. Both therapist and client should enter their first session of therapy with an open mind. Good therapy process dictates that getting a feel for one...