Posts by Jamie Dana, MC, LPC
Navigating Body Image In The Digital Age
If you find yourself feeling a little bummed after scrolling online, you aren’t alone. In today’s digital age, social media plays a serious role in shaping how people see themselves and the world around them. Platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok provide opportunities for creative expression and social connection. They also can promote unrealistic…
Read MoreTherapy, Demystified: What to Expect in Your First Session
Finding a good therapist can be extremely helpful, but starting therapy can also feel intimidating, especially if you’ve never been to therapy before. It can feel a little like walking into a conversation without knowing the script. You may wonder what the therapist will ask, how much you’ll be expected to share, or whether you’re…
Read MoreWhen Life Changes: 5 Ways to Manage Stress
Life has a way of moving us into new chapters whether we feel ready for them or not. My older son graduated and left for college first, and his younger brother followed a few years later. My husband and I found ourselves in a genuinely new phase of life, one centered a lot more on…
Read MoreThree Keys For Building Healthy Friendships
By: Hannah Fillinger Friendships can bring some of the deepest connection, support, and joy in our lives — but they don’t happen by accident, and how easily they come can change depending on where you are in life. As therapists, we talk about this with people across every age: a child hoping to navigate the…
Read MoreSigns of Teen Burnout and How Parents Can Help
School is back in session, which means an overload of assignments, tests, deadlines, and social pressure for your teen — and a front-row seat for you. If your once-motivated kid suddenly seems exhausted, short-tempered, or like they’re just going through the motions, you might be watching teen burnout happen in real time. You’re not imagining…
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