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How to cope in divisive political climate
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist The election might be behind us, but there’s no denying we’re still living in a divisive political

Why Anxiety Can Be Hard to Spot in Perfectionists
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist If you consider yourself a perfectionist, you will know what I’m about to write about. Perfectionists are

Overcoming Decision-Making Anxiety
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist You know the drill. You have two choices and you dread having to make the call. Which

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