Worried like, WHOA!

Kristy Garcia, MA, LPCCWillow Wisdom

Working in the counseling field for the past 8 years and in private practice the last 2 years I have found that a lot of people suffer from anxiety, without understanding what is going on. Quite a few of my …

Helping Your Child Talk About His Or Her School Day

Kate Bailin, MA, LPC, LSCWillow Wisdom

Parent: “So how was school today?” Child: “Fine.” Parent: “What did you do?” Child: “Nothing really.” Sound familiar? If you are tired of getting the same response when you ask your child about his or her day, try changing how …

MOVING THROUGH DEPRESSION

Lisa Foster, LPCC-S, ATRWillow Wisdom

Depression can be a lot like a bout with the flu or some other virus. You feel awful and have no energy. You move slow, and even brushing your teeth can feel like a monumental task. All you want to …

Performance Anxiety

Liza Simrell, LPCC-SWillow Wisdom

Performance anxiety: Whether you are an athlete, actor, musician, comedian or anyone who is giving a performance there is a level of anxiety/nervousness to be had before and during your performance. Some people experience a level of anxiety about their …

The Joy of Choosing Happiness

Ellen Larabee, LPCCWillow Wisdom

The Joy of Choosing Happiness…                                Many of the emotions we experience as human beings are “made” as if an individual has no control or options about it.  You know, “You make me so happy!”  Or more frequently, “You make me …