The answer is yes! There is always hope! However, unlike the fairy tales and movies that told us relationships were easy, rebuilding a relationship is a very difficult thing to do. You have to be willing to work at it, and work hard. Here are some key things to keep in mind that will help you ensure success as you rebuild your relationship.

When you're struggling with depression, today's hard times can feel even harder. Feelings of isolation are increased by stay-at-home orders, anxiety rises because of world events, and lack of a schedule can lead to a lack of motivation. If you're having trouble managing your emotions while in self-quarantine, here are some ways that seeing a therapist may be able to help.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the result of exposure to a traumatic event whether you experienced the trauma yourself, witnessed trauma inflicted on another person, or are repeatedly exposed to the graphic trauma of others. First responders are often confronted with the latter, and the prevalence of PTSD is substantially higher in this profession than the rest of the general population.

​All too often the illogical nature of depression prevents sufferers from finding relief of their symptoms. Many individuals believe that they are doing what is needed to get better but end up feeling worse. The reason? Depression bluffs its afflicted with empty promises, leaving them even more stuck.

Originally used to treat depression, CBT has been adapted to treat a wide range of problems. Instead of delving into the underlying causes of why someone is the way they are, as is done with psychoanalysis, CBT looks to challenge behavioral patterns and beliefs and correct errors in thinking. Read more to find out how CBT could be thought of as a "common sense" approach to dealing with mental health.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While the disorder is often associated with veterans and those in the military it can affect anyone. PTSD is the result of a traumatic event from the past that has caused an individual intense fear, stress, or emotional turmoil. Therapy is a proven treatment for PTSD, with intervention the symptoms of PTSD can be reduced or resolved.

You may suffer from dating anxiety if you want to meet someone new but can't seem to go through with it. Anxiety disorders are prevalent in 30% of the population. Dating anxiety falls under the umbrella of social anxiety. Jodi Mitchell is dedicated to understanding your plight and helping you navigate back to full emotional health so that you can find true love. Contact us for encouragement, education, counseling, and strategy building.

Panic attacks seem to be lurking close by, ready to strike at any moment's notice. An accumulation of stress building up over time unseen can make these attacks seem to come out of nowhere. Usually, this can occur during the most inopportune times like during work. What do you do when this happens? How do you get through this episode unscathed, especially if you are in the middle of your work-day?

Have you found yourself feeling anxious more frequently in light of recent events? Maybe your job has changed dramatically as a result of the pandemic. Maybe you're tackling virtual learning with your children. Maybe you can't even quite put your finger on what exactly is causing your anxiety to increase. Regardless of the cause, anxiety does not need to be your "new normal". Try these three tips to keep your anxiety at bay.

​You don't have to go far to know that there is a strong stigma surrounding couples counseling. Movies, television shows, social media, and other popular media outlets lead us to believe that counseling is for weak couples with nowhere else to turn. You may have even talked with your partner about the possibility of counseling, only to hear that they don't want either of you to appear weak in front of their peers. Well, this couldn't be further from the truth-- all couples, whether "weak" or "strong," can benefit from couples counseling to rebuild any part of their relationship.