May 6, 2026
Finding steady ground when anxiety takes over Teen anxiety can creep into a family’s life in quiet, everyday ways. A teen who used to bounce out the door now freezes before school. Homework takes hours because it has to be “just right.” Club sports and travel teams that once felt fun now feel like pressure.
April 29, 2026
Helping Your Teen Quiet the Exam-Season Inner Critic Exam season in high-performing areas like the Research Triangle and Apex can feel like a lot. AP tests, EOGs, finals, college pressure, sports, and activities all pile up at once. Even teens who are usually calm and organized can start to feel on edge. Parents see it
April 22, 2026
Finding your way back to your body’s wisdom Recovering from an eating disorder can feel like a full-time job on top of everything else you already manage. When you’re juggling school or work, practices, games, family plans, and social life in Apex and around the Triangle, it can all feel like a lot. You can
April 15, 2026
Learn key signs your teen may need teen anxiety therapy in Apex, NC, plus practical ways to support them and know when to seek help.
April 8, 2026
Spotting Perfectionism in Teen Girls Before It Becomes An Eating Disorder (ED) Perfectionism in teen girls can easily spiral into an eating disorder. A teen decides to “eat cleaner” before prom or before a big sports season. She cuts back on sweets, starts reading food labels, and spends more time planning workouts. It seems harmless,
April 1, 2026
Learn the signs of sport performance anxiety and when therapy helps with a performance anxiety counselor in Apex for teens and families.
March 25, 2026
When “Having It All” Still Doesn’t Feel Like Enough Being a high achiever can look really impressive from the outside. You’re the person people point to and think, “Wow, they really have it all together. They must be so happy.” Unfortunately, to the high-achiever, it never feels like that. You don’t feel good enough. You
October 8, 2025
When your adolescent is struggling with an eating disorder, finding treatment options can feel overwhelming. Chances are you’ve already done some late-night Googling, trying to figure out what to do next. As a parent, you may feel the weight of wanting to “fix” the problem, but not knowing how. One question I hear again and again is,
November 25, 2024
Most of us have friends and family who have fallen prey to diet culture. These people talk about their new diet, comment on what you’re eating (or not eating), label “good” and “bad” foods, comment on their weight, others’ weight, or even your weight—the list goes on. These comments can be subtle or completely glaring. Either way, they hurt and can hinder our progress in healing our relationship with food and our body.
October 7, 2024
I view myself as a recovering perfectionist.
Growing up, I did it all. I got straight A’s in school, took Advanced Placement (AP classes), was involved in various clubs, all while sustaining a career as a highly competitive gymnast.
August 14, 2024
As a perfectionist, I can think of absolutely nothing more stressful than making mistakes. My anxiety tricks me into thinking that making an error is the worst thing in the entire world. That making a mistake spells catastrophe.
September 21, 2023
Therapy is a commitment. When you start therapy, you dedicate your time, your emotional energy, and your financial resources. Many people experience sticker shock when they see how much a therapy session costs. But when you pay for a therapy session, you’re not just investing in the time spent talking with your therapist. The fees you pay cover a range of essential services that happen behind the scenes.
July 23, 2023
In my office, I see many people with mistaken beliefs about relationships. These beliefs are learned early in life and are difficult to break. They might be protective in the short term, but at a certain point, they cause conflicts at work, in friendships, with families, and especially in romantic relationships. And the hardest part is that these beliefs are pervasive. Which is why you need to challenge them.
July 23, 2023
My mind loves worst-case scenarios. And yours might too. Our brains are hard-wired to protect us, which means they are hard-wired to look out for danger and worst-case scenarios. Anxious brains are constantly scanning the environment for people, situations, and things that could be dangerous and jumping to “what if” scenarios. Because of this, anxiety can easily spiral out of control.
July 23, 2023
How to create your own anxiety antivirus software
July 5, 2023
Deciding to go to therapy can be the scariest thing in the world. It takes real courage to notice you want to change something. And it takes real courage to make that first call or email a step towards healing. You are already partway there by reading this post.
June 14, 2023
Anxious brains are pesky. They jump around from thought to thought, sometimes so quickly we don’t even notice we are spiraling. They tell us we aren’t good enough, smart enough, or wealthy enough. They tell us that the worst-case scenario is around the corner.
May 14, 2023
Mental health advocates often encourage people to “reach out” when struggling. Asking for help, talking with a professional, and making changes in your life are really brave. But what comes after that first step?
Here are five ways to conquer therapy bravely once you’ve made that first appointment.
March 14, 2023
Don’t think about a pink elephant.
Whatever you do, don’t think about a pink elephant. Don’t picture a pink elephant in your mind. Just don’t do it.
Now, what are you thinking of? If I were to wager, I’d bet you’re thinking of a pink elephant.
Does this sound familiar? Do you often think about the things you’re trying to avoid? Don’t fall. Don’t be awkward. Stop worrying. You’d better not miss.
February 21, 2023
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week occurs at the end of February each year. Appropriate awareness of eating disorders is so critical, partly because of widely accepted diet culture and fatphobia.
Eating disorders are also tricky gremlins. They show up slowly, under your awareness, until suddenly things feel completely out of control. One of the hallmark symptoms is a lack of awareness of the seriousness of the disorder—meaning that by the time you need help, you may already be at the bottom of a dark pit.
January 17, 2023
Let me start by saying there is no “right” way to do therapy. But there are definitely certain factors that can make your experience more (or less) effective.
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