by Ashley Barnes LMFT | Anxious in Relationships
People-pleasing is a common behavior that manifests as an excessive desire to satisfy others at the expense of one’s own needs and well-being. While wanting to be liked is a natural human experience, chronic people-pleasing can lead to significant emotional distress...
by Love Heal Grow Therapists | Grief & Loss
The holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration, but if you’re missing someone, this period can be profoundly difficult. Your loved one’s absence may be felt more deeply, and you might struggle to get in the festive mood. There’s no easy way to cope with grief...
by Love Heal Grow Therapists | Anxious in Relationships
Did you know that nearly 1 in 3 Americans experience an anxiety disorder at some point during their lives? And this number is growing higher every year. Anxiety can affect anyone, and it often manifests in various ways that can impact a relationship. Understanding how...
by Love Heal Grow Therapists | Perfectionism, Anxiety and Stress
Sometimes it seems like it’s been a while since we’ve heard good news. In times of global turmoil, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even hopeless. The world can seem like a chaotic place where problems feel too big to handle as an individual. From...
by Ashley Barnes LMFT | Grief & Loss
This goes without saying, but breakups are tough. Following a breakup you may have trouble eating and sleeping, you may cry (a lot), and you may feel a physical aching or heaviness. You may find yourself waking up in the morning, and for a brief second, feeling...
by Love Heal Grow Therapists | Anxious in Relationships
Are you the kind of person who apologizes to the furniture when you bump into it? Do you find yourself saying “sorry” every time somebody else feels even slightly uncomfortable? If so, you might be an over-apologizer. Apologizing is a fundamental social skill, crucial...