Sometimes it is hard to keep up with which month represents what-but I know for sure the May is Mental Health Month. Mental health is something so personal and yet it affects everyone one interact with in one way or another. When you feel better inside you tend to enjoy interacting with others more-and the opposite is true as well. But the best part of feeling better mentally? You enjoy being with yourself more too!

Allowing yourself a safe place to express your thoughts and feelings is a true gift. Peace of mind is priceless and all it takes is finding the courage to make that first call to get help.

This article from the website, MentalHealthAmerica.net is a wonderful resource for recognizing the signs that you or a loved one may benefit from working with a therapist.

If you think I may be a good fit for you please don't hesitate to give me a call for a free phone consultation.

A couple of months ago the Huffington Post posted a very interesting article about the top 8 signs that it may be time to come in to therapy. (You can see the whole article here).
The message that really stood out to me about the article is how it is not usually our natural inclination to seek help-somewhere along the line modern humans have hardwired ourselves to numb and ignore what our heart and minds are seeking. As hard as we try to ignore what is hurting us privately, that pain will keep showing up until we attempt to heal it. What I love about the Huffington Post article is it gives concrete examples of how we are asking ourselves for help-even if we don't realize it. 
According to the Huffington Post article here are 8 Signs that seeing a therapist may be helpful for you at this time in your life:
1. Everything feels Intense
2. You've suffered a trauma and everything feels intense
3. You have unexplained and recurrent headaches, stomach-aches and a rundown immune system
4. You're using a substance to cope.
5. You're getting bad feedback at work.
6. You feel disconnected from previous beloved activities
7. Your relationships are strained
8. Your friends have told you they are concerned

Do any of these feel familiar to you?
If so, feel free to contact me via email or phone to make an appointment.