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Thrive Therapy & Counseling provides high quality mental health therapy to Highly Sensitive People (hsps), LGBTQIA+ folks, and young adults struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or trauma.
This blog is written by therapists in midtown Sacramento and focuses on the concerns and struggles of highly sensitive people (HSPs), LGBTQIA+ folks, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety or just trying to figure out what they want for themselves. There's help and hope through counseling and therapy!
Don't get me wrong, the holidays can be a wonderful time of year. Or at least most of what the holidays are about. But sometimes they can be somewhat overwhelming. I like holiday music, but hearing it everywhere 24/7 for two months is too much for me. I also like holiday parties. But seven family gatherings, five friend parties and three work shebangs in one month can weigh me down.
Read MoreYou’re several months into a new relationship (friend or romantic). You’ve enjoyed your time together, and you feel hopeful things will last. But something’s nagging at you. You find yourself feeling insecure when they don’t reply to your messages soon enough. You’ve noticed they often change or cancel your plans last-minute. You try to push away the anxiety and disappointment, telling yourself, “Don’t mess this up!” But ultimately, a familiar feeling of insecurity has crept in. “Why does this keep happening?” Relationships can be complicated in the best of circumstances, but when we’ve experienced repeated heartache or harm, they can feel like a vicious cycle. How do we make sense of things?
Read MoreAs therapists, we get it. Teens are naturally drawn to their devices because of how their brain development drives their desire for intensity and immediacy, technology changes so quickly these days that it can feel impossible to keep track, and we don’t even fully know how this screen usage affects our brains because it’s all so new. And, teens aren’t alone. I hear from adults all the time who also struggle with how to take technology breaks because these things are designed to keep our attention.
Read MoreDiscover the connection between anxiety and digestive issues. Learn how stress affects your gut and find effective coping strategies.
Read MoreExplore the signs of compassion fatigue and learn how to manage it. Thrive Therapy & Counseling in Sacramento offers supportive strategies. Free consultation available.
Read MoreExplore how therapy can support overwhelmed entrepreneurs in Sacramento. Manage stress and improve well-being with our free consultation offer.
Read MoreStruggling with holiday grief? Discover how brainspotting therapy can help you process emotions and find peace. Available at Thrive Therapy & Counseling in Sacramento.
Read MoreNavigating the holidays can be challenging, especially if you're LGBTQ+ and feeling alone. Discover ways to find support and connection during this season.
Read MoreExplore the distinctions between Seasonal Affective Disorder and burnout, learn coping strategies, and find supportive therapy options in Sacramento.
Read MoreIf Thanksgiving brought up old family wounds or lingering stress, you’re not alone. Learn how to cope with post-holiday triggers with support from Thrive Therapy & Counseling in Sacramento.
Read MoreDiscover how to say no without guilt. Thrive Therapy & Counseling in Sacramento provides insights and strategies for setting healthy boundaries.
Read MoreExplore the concept of masking for Highly Sensitive People and those with ADHD. Understand its impact and find supportive strategies with Thrive Therapy & Counseling in Sacramento.
Read MoreExplore how expressive arts therapy benefits adults, not just kids, at Thrive Therapy & Counseling in Sacramento. Discover its power for healing anxiety, trauma, and more.
Read MoreNavigating college life as a first-gen student can be challenging. Discover how therapy can offer support and guidance through personalized strategies and a free consultation.
Read MoreDiscover the benefits of Walk & Talk Therapy in Sacramento this fall. Learn how outdoor therapy supports mindfulness and mental health. Free consultation available.
Read MoreUncover the transformative power of brainspotting, a therapy method used to address trauma and anxiety. Sacramento's Thrive Therapy & Counseling offers guidance on how this approach can aid in emotional healing.
Read MoreIt’s 10:30 pm and you’re winding down for sleep. You’ve scrolled on your phone for the past 45 minutes or so, and your eyes are starting to get heavy, so you put it down, imagining you’ll drift off soon. Suddenly, you remember that thing you’ve got coming up, or that awkward moment with a coworker earlier this week, and the fact that your partner/child/cat seemed a bit distant the past few days. Your heart races, your breathing becomes shallow, and your eyelids snap open like those roll-up blinds in old cartoons. What if you forget to do something? What if they’re all mad at you? How can I tell? What are the signs? And how can I make sure everything doesn’t fall apart? Anxiety, panic, and insomnia are often linked to an overactive inner planner, predictor, or problem-solver. Read on to learn how we can work with these parts of us to reduce our distress and increase our sense of well-being.
Read MoreExplore why anxiety tends to increase in the fall and discover effective strategies to manage it. Learn how Thrive Therapy & Counseling in Sacramento can support you.
Read MoreDo you find yourself ruminating on things a friend or a loved one has said or done long after the moment has passed? Do you try to “let things go” only to find the memory and the feelings of what happened resurface with more intensity? Many highly sensitive people (HSP) get the message that we’re too sensitive, causing us to question our feelings and expectations toward others. How do we know what reasonable expectations look like? Read on for 3 helpful tips for navigating relationship expectations as an HSP.
Read MoreExplore the dynamics of people pleasing and the fear of rejection. Learn coping strategies and how therapy can support personal growth in Sacramento, CA.
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