We can support one another by joining together in supportive community. Holding space for one another, validating one another, and receiving the same type of support we give to our clients.

That’s the whole purpose of the Therapist Helping Therapist Circle. This therapy circle is for licensed professional counselors, social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and psychologists who need time to step away from supporting their clients and step into supporting themselves- even if it's just an hour a week!

What is Hello Mental Health? A super compassionate mental health practice. Every person on our team has loads of skill and even more heart. We all chose to enter this field because it is our calling and we feel lucky to be able to help people for a living.

What's the inspiration behind it? To boil it down the inspiration is all about supporting great people who are delivering great care. Being surrounded by phenomenal humans lights me up and something magical happens when you get multiple extraordinary people in a room together and give them the space and resources to do their best work.

As this is my first blog at Hello Mental Health, I would like to invite you to take this journey with me. I suffered from severe anxiety most of my life, and I myself have been travelling this forgotten road that leads to true peace.

And yet another side of myself is telling me that the mind set of the resolution, the firm determination of the self in a certain direction, is actually the opposite of what I need to be doing. I can’t strive myself out of my current position, feelings, and concerns. I’ve been doing that for years and it doesn’t seem to be landing internally for me or my relationships. Moreover, how do I set the fixed goal as my world is actually metaphorically blowing up?

The holidays can be both a fun and challenging time for many people. On one hand, it can be a nostalgic time for music, presents and visiting friends and family. Folks love to feel cozy, blast Mariah Cary and drive to see holiday lights. On the other hand, this time of year may be a time of high anxiety and distress. During the holidays party goers are often surrounded by food which may be challenging for people who are diagnosed with eating disorders, have disordered eating or struggle with body image.

It’s that time of year again: the clocks change, the leaves are falling, we are saturated with pumpkin spice, and Seasonal Affective Disorder is beginning to set in. I’ve struggled with SAD for years and used to absolutely DREAD the winter time. The anticipation of winter put a damper on my love of all things Fall because I couldn’t help but think about what was waiting for me as soon as the time changed.

We are so excited to share that our practice is moving to a beautiful new space in Mt. Auburn!

You might think of seasonal depression as something you have to endure every year or perhaps your stress level is chronically triggered by professional, school, or personal commitments. When these situations become nearly something you can set your watch by as cause and effect to your personal wellbeing, you may benefit from strategizing with a mental health toolkit that includes several coping strategies.

The holiday season often overloads our senses.

People sometimes come to therapy seeking out answers about “why” they are feeling a certain way. They sometimes come wanting help to identify a new way of interacting with the world or develop new coping skills. Sometimes, they just want a safe, comfortable place where they can share their inner thoughts without fear of judgment from friends or family. No matter the reason, therapy is often helpful. 

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed as a parent, and your kids might also be experiencing huge spikes in their levels of anxiety. Remember these tips to make the transition smoother for the entire family.

For those of you who have experienced depression before, you start to learn the signs that a storm is brewing.