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Our commitment to mental health extends beyond the therapy room. Our blog offers insights, reflections, and resources informed by our hands-on experience, the latest research, and evolving therapeutic theories. We aim to support our community — and those beyond it — with accessible information that promotes growth, understanding, and mental well-being.
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Not It's Just in Your Head: PMDD, Hormone Literacy, and Finding Real Relief
When Erin’s period came this month, she knew the drill: the crash, the rage, the sobbing that came out of nowhere. She’d tried everything—three different birth controls, two SSRIs, therapy, supplements, yoga. Her gynecologist had once told her, “You just have bad PMS,” while another shrugged, “This isn’t really my specialty.” The psychiatrist she saw next said her mood swings “didn’t sound hormonal.” Every cycle felt like a betrayal. A week or two of stability, followed by th
Amanda Woolston, LCSW, CCTP, CT
Oct 229 min read
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Not It's Just in Your Head: PMDD, Hormone Literacy, and Finding Real Relief
When Erin’s period came this month, she knew the drill: the crash, the rage, the sobbing that came out of nowhere. She’d tried everything—three different birth controls, two SSRIs, therapy, supplements, yoga. Her gynecologist had once told her, “You just have bad PMS,” while another shrugged, “This isn’t really my specialty.” The psychiatrist she saw next said her mood swings “didn’t sound hormonal.” Every cycle felt like a betrayal. A week or two of stability, followed by th
Amanda Woolston, LCSW, CCTP, CT
9 min read
Tolerating Misjudgment and the Need to Manage Other People's Opinions of us
When Ryan’s coworker asked if he’d like to join the team happy hour, his stomach tightened. He liked the idea of going for a brief moment. Nearly instantly, his brain started spinning: If I say no, they’ll think I’m stuck up. If I say yes, I’ll have to act like I’m totally fine being around everyone’s questions about my boyfriend again. What if I make it weird? What if I say the wrong thing? By the time he’d finished rehearsing all the possible conversations in his head, the
Amanda Woolston, LCSW, CCTP, CT
6 min read
Anxiety, Control, and Steps for Letting a Decision Be ‘Good Enough’
When Maya’s friend asked her to help plan a surprise party, she wanted to say yes. But then came the flood of what-ifs: What if she overstepped? What if someone got left out? What if she messed something up and everyone blamed her? Within minutes, she’d talked herself out of participating. It's not that she didn’t want to help, but her brain had turned a simple decision into a maze of potential disasters. Erin sat staring at her laptop, the cursor blinking on a half-finished
Amanda Woolston, LCSW, CCTP, CT
4 min read
What do we Owe to Others? On Boundaries, Empathy, and Overgiving
Jasmine had just sat down to eat when the text came in. Her friend Tara was having a rough week yet again and wanted to come over to vent. Jasmine hesitated. She was drained from back-to-back work shifts and had been looking forward to a rare evening of rest. Then another text came:“I don’t want to be alone tonight. You’re the only person I can really talk to.” Jasmine’s stomach clenched. She wasn’t sure that was true, but now saying no felt cruel. Her thoughts spiraled fast:
Amanda Woolston, LCSW, CCTP, CT
9 min read
Beyond Codependence: When Boundaries Don't Work and What to Do Instead
Not all imbalanced relationships are codependent. Explore dynamics like instrumental dependency, ROCD, and emotional abuse to learn more.
Amanda Woolston, LCSW, CCTP, CT
6 min read
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