A lot of the time in my work with clients, anxiety is a new topic for them. Everyone at some point has heard the term, or has known people personally who experience it, but anxiety can go unrecognized in themselves for a long time. Many clients will start the therapy...
Articles by Serena Johnson
“It’s not you, it’s my attachment!” Attachment in Dating and Relationships
I think it’s safe to say that many of us have experienced an argument in a relationship–be it a small disagreement over what brand to buy at the grocery store, or a full blown conflict that’s been building for weeks. If you haven’t, first of all, congratulations to...
Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety with CBT
Everyone has experienced anxiety or knows someone who has dealt with anxiety at some point in their lives. It’s an extremely common reaction to things, situations, or events that we’re anticipating in the future, and for the most part, it’s a helpful tool to get us...
Unlearning Unhelpful Thinking: How to Challenge Cognitive Distortions via CBT Approach
You’ve just finished a performance review with your boss where you received the comment, “Needs improvement.” As you stare at the comment, thoughts begin to swirl through your head. I can never get a good review. They hate me. Or: I can’t do anything right. This is...
What is Mindfulness and Can it Help with Anxiety?
Mindfulness has become quite the buzz word as of late. But what is it really? And can it really help us reduce our anxiety symptoms? Let’s dig into this question, and start by clarifying our terms. What is anxiety? We’ve all heard the word “anxiety”, but what exactly...