Helping Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick

By: Shelly-Anne Johnson, LCSW Each year as the clock strikes midnight on December 31st we decide once and for all that we are going to exercise more, eat better, stop drinking, visit family, go back to school, be a better friend, spouse, boss, employee, etc. We make...

Juggling Holiday Stress and Mental Health

By: Shelly-Anne Johnson, LCSW “…Tis the season to be jolly, Fa La La La La La La La La” it’s the holidays right? During this time of year many of us gather with family and friends to enjoy each other’s company, have fun, and eat delicious meals together. We say...

Understanding Domestic Violence

Knowing the warning signs of an abuser and of one being abused could mean the difference between life and death. Understanding and being able to recognize the warning signs of domestic violence can empower you as an advocate and can serve as a red flag for someone...

Professional Spotlight: Kirsten Moore

Meet Kirsten Moore, Psy.D. She is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, who has specialized training providing assessment testing and psychotherapy. She is intensively-trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which she provides to children, adults, and families. Dr....

Real Men Do Cry

By: Shelly-Anne Johnson LCSW “Be a man and take care of it… Real men don’t cry… You’re real sensitive for a guy.” These comments and others like these are often told to men when they try to be open about their emotions. Most men in the United States are raised in a...