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Breaking Down Anxiety: What It Means and Why It Happens
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist As of 2023, it was estimated that about 4% of the world’s population dealt with some kind
Coping Strategies for People Facing Threats to Their Rights
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist A new president has just taken office, and if you were feeling uncomfortable, unsafe, and uncertain back
Fostering Resilience in the Face of Anxiety During Times of Social or Political Upheaval
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist The world is often unpredictable. When periods of social or political upheaval heighten anxiety and uncertainty, feelings
How to Motivate Your Anxious Teen While Respecting Their Independence
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist Teenagers are fairly notorious for two things. First, they want to establish independence and start to explore
Why Taking Time to Celebrate Your Parenting Wins Is Essential
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist Ah, parenting. Being a parent. Parenthood. You can’t possibly convey the experience, but when you try to,
5 Effective Ways to Calm Yourself During an Anxiety Attack
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist An anxiety attack can be a scary experience to go through. Most of us can remember in
