Do you feel guilty when you try to relax? If resting makes you anxious instead of refreshed, you may be experiencing rest guilt — a common but overlooked sign of high-functioning anxiety and burnout. Here’s why it happens and how therapy can help.

You look fine on the outside — successful, capable, reliable. But inside, your mind never slows down. High-functioning anxiety is real, and therapy can help you find relief without losing who you are.

If you feel more anxious, wired, or emotionally exhausted after being on your phone, you’re not imagining it. Here’s how digital overload affects your nervous system — and what actually helps.

Postpartum anxiety is common — and often misunderstood. Learn the signs no one talks about and when therapy can help you feel like yourself again.

Feeling lonely in a relationship doesn’t always mean something is wrong. Learn what relationship loneliness really means, why it shows up around Valentine’s Day, and how therapy can help you reconnect.

As diet culture grows louder again, many people are experiencing increased anxiety, food noise, and comparison. Learn why this is happening and how healing is possible.

When anxiety, stress, and relationship challenges pile up, everything can feel overwhelming. Learn practical coping strategies and when to seek support.

Perfectionism-related anxiety can quietly increase stress, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion. Learn how anxiety and perfectionism are connected and explore practical, therapist-informed strategies to manage worry, build self-compassion, and restore balance with support from Meridian Counseling.

Social anxiety can feel overwhelming in the moment, making everyday interactions exhausting and distressing. This in-depth guide explores what social anxiety is, why it happens, and—most importantly—how to cope with it while you are actively experiencing anxiety, with practical tips and professional insight from Meridian Counseling.

Play isn't just fun—it’s foundational. In this guide, we explore how play enhances parent-child bonds, supports emotional development, reduces stress, and boosts mental health. Learn how to use play as a daily parenting tool for deeper connection and happier families.

Race-based traumatic stress affects individuals on emotional, physical, and generational levels. This blog outlines 10 transformative ways therapy helps people heal, reclaim their identity, and rebuild emotional safety through culturally informed and trauma-sensitive care.

Work-time depression affects millions of employees, often silently. This compassionate guide helps you understand the root causes, recognize symptoms, and build practical strategies that support emotional well-being, productivity, and workplace resilience.

Every couple disagrees, but conflict does not have to be painful or damaging. This long-form guide teaches couples how to communicate with respect, protect their emotional bond, and navigate disagreements with empathy, clarity, and emotional maturity—so arguments become opportunities for deeper love, not wounds.

This blog explores how generational trauma influences your reactions to more recent trauma. Learn how inherited emotional patterns shape your nervous system, why your responses may feel bigger than the moment, and how healing generational trauma can transform your future.

Practical, compassionate strategies for coping with social anxiety in real time. Learn how to ground yourself, soothe your nervous system, and stay connected during moments of overwhelm.

The holidays can feel warm and cozy, or triggering and exhausting. As therapists, we see how Thanksgiving can bring up complex emotions, especially for those navigating difficult family dynamics, grief, loneliness, or burnout. Here are grounded tips to help you protect your peace and stay emotionally regulated during this season.

In a tense political climate, staying emotionally grounded can feel challenging. This therapist-written guide offers practical tools to help you stay self-aware, manage stress, and protect your wellbeing—even when politics feel overwhelming.

Discover the truth behind the most common myths about PTSD and how generational trauma shapes mental health across families. Learn how to recognize misinformation, understand real symptoms, and support healing with insight from a mental health professional.

Learn how to support a loved one with depression using compassionate, evidence-based strategies from a mental health professional. This in-depth guide shows you how to respond, what to say, what not to say, and how to protect your own emotional well-being in the process.

Dating apps can be exciting and full of possibility—but they can also impact your mental health in ways you might not expect. From dopamine-driven swiping to ghosting, comparison, and exhaustion, digital dating takes a real emotional toll. This article explores how dating apps affect your mood, self-esteem, and relationships—and offers therapist-approved tips to protect your mental health while looking for love online.