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Learn more about our counseling services, our experienced therapists, and other tidbits about the world of mental health.
Why is Self-Compassion *So* Hard?!
Self-compassion is the practice of extending kindness, understanding, and acceptance toward yourself, especially in times of difficulty or self-judgment. Put simply, it involves treating yourself with the same care and compassion that you would offer to a loved one or friend.
Reimbursify For Out-of-Network Psychotherapy
If you are paying for therapy as “out-of-network" from your current health insurance, we have good news! The app Reimbursify can clear up the hassle for where the claim should go and when your reimbursement can be expected to hit your account.
The Power of Boundaries: Your Guide to Assertive Living
Enhance your assertiveness and prioritize self-care by setting healthy boundaries. Discover the power of defining your personal space, protecting your mental health, and fostering satisfying relationships. Join us at Fleurish Psychotherapy as we guide you on the path to assertive living and support your emotional wellbeing.
What is Family Therapy ?
Discover the transformative power of family therapy in nurturing healthier connections within your family. Explore how a skilled therapist can help you break harmful cycles, improve communication, and cultivate interdependence. Find hope, compassion, and guidance to navigate challenges and experience profound healing. Reach out to our compassionate therapists at Fleurish and embark on a journey of growth and love.
Unraveling Resentment in Relationships
Uncover the depths of resentment in relationships and embark on a healing journey towards renewal. Discover the signs, root causes, and effective strategies for untangling resentment. Seek professional help at Fleurish Psychotherapy to foster forgiveness, empathy, and trust in your relationship. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of resentment, promote open communication, and nurture healthier and more fulfilling connections. Start your journey towards relationship revival today.
Natural Approaches to Ease Anxiety: Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos
Experience overwhelming emotions and anxiety? Fleurish Psychotherapy understands and supports your journey towards tranquility amidst life's stressors. Learn about effective non-medical approaches to manage anxiety, center self-compassion, and foster resilience in this insightful blog post.
My Farewell to Fleurish
Dear Fleurish fans, clients, and community connections,
It is with mixed emotions that I am officially announcing my departure from Fleurish, the business I have built over the past 10 years.
10 Tips for Dealing With Anxiety Beyond Medication
Many people benefit from anti-anxiety medication, and for some people, it is a very important part of treatment. That said, it is not the only method for managing anxiety. Nor is it necessarily the most important or necessary element of effective treatment.
What You Need to Know About Health Anxiety
When you’re living through a pandemic, it’s natural to pay more attention to symptoms that seem suspicious or physical sensations that seem new or troubling. If these concerns are interfering with the quality of your life and leading you to assume you have medical issues you have not met the criteria for having, then you may instead be experiencing health anxiety.
The Most Essential Steps for Coping with Life Transitions
It doesn’t matter who you are – you’ve probably gone through at least one life transition in the last year alone. They don’t always have to be “big” for them to be significant. If we define life transitions as act or event that changes the course of your life, they can look several different ways.
7 Signs You May Have Grown Up with Emotionally Immature Parents
Admitting that our family members, especially our parents, have or continue to cause us harm, can be difficult and painful. You might even feel guilty for doing so. This is especially true if your parents were never physically or sexually abusive to you, or financially supported you.
5 Myths About Therapy…
There are a lot of myths about therapy that need to be debunked. Sometimes people avoid starting therapy because they think that once they start, they’ll be in therapy forever or that they’ll be stuck with a therapist they don’t like. People worry about how much therapy costs. They think it’s a luxury. Some people are afraid that their therapist won’t be approachable. Many think that therapy won’t help them.
The truth about therapy is that all of these things are myths. At Fleurish Psychotherapy, we strive to make therapy as accessible to our clients as possible. We put you first.
What You Need to Know About Alcohol and Anxiety
The relationship between alcohol and anxiety can be complicated. Many adults can safely drink in moderation. For others, alcohol may cause anxiety or aggravate pre-existing conditions. There are several reasons why alcohol tends to mess with your peace of mind. A lesser-known one is that it changes brain chemicals like GABA involved with regulating anxiety.
5 Ways to Combat Perfectionism
Striving for perfection isn't always good for you. If it's been taking over your life, here are some things that might help you out!
How to Cope With Anxiety
Sometimes just the idea of coping with painful anxiety can make you anxious. But ignoring your anxiety tends to only make it worse. Finding ways to cope with anxiety by facing it is the way to go.
Farewell Matthew!
It’s with mixed emotions that we announce Matthew is leaving Fleurish to become a new dad and to start his own practice.
Tele-Mental Health: My Therapist Knows My Dirty Laundry (Literally!)
We’re in the midst of the quarantine, and the days are blending together. … Throw in a shower and a Facetime, and we do it all again the next day. For many, the decision to book a session with a therapist is a signal that they have had enough and are ready for a change. We are ready and trained to hear the story, manage the symptoms, and to offer hope.
Interdependence Day: Being You With Someone Else
Who you find to date or love and marry or dump or even divorce is a function of who you want to be around and who you become when you’re invested in a relationship. What kind of love can you receive and for how long? What do you expect that partner to do within the context of their relationship to you, and how often are they meeting your needs?
