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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
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
