Coping with Intrusive Thoughts
What are intrusive thoughts? Intrusive thoughts are sudden unwanted, and distressing thoughts. The good news is that they are actually very “normal”–meaning lots of people
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Here at Urban Wellness, we celebrate and affirm all backgrounds and identities. We strive to provide a brave space where voices can be heard and liberated.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Urban Wellness, we are committed to social justice and anti-racism. We are dedicated to providing services to individuals, couples, and families that are accessible, culturally relevant, and free of stigma.
Here at Urban Wellness, we celebrate and affirm all backgrounds and identities. We strive to provide a brave space where voices can be heard and liberated.
What are intrusive thoughts? Intrusive thoughts are sudden unwanted, and distressing thoughts. The good news is that they are actually very “normal”–meaning lots of people
Have you been feeling stuck lately? It can feel discouraging when we’re in a moment in our life where we feel trapped, or like we’re
Money really does make the world go around, but it can also be a huge source of stress and anxiety for people. It is necessary
Now that more and more of us are getting vaccinated, the possibility of the world opening up again is becoming more and more real. While
What is anxiety? A simple way of explaining anxiety is that it is your body’s response to having too many worries. What makes anxiety different
Journaling prompts to work through anxiety Do you ever find yourself wanting to write down your thoughts, but you’re not sure where to begin? When
Although many of us don’t get much of an education on mental health in the United States, a lot of folks understand that mental health
If you’ve ever lived with anxiety, you know that it’s a daily struggle. We all feel stressed out from time to time, sure, but stress
What is procrastination? Procrastination, simply, is the process of habitually putting things off. When we procrastinate, instead of doing what should be done in the
What is Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)? This is a behavioral technique used to treat anxiety, OCD and other related disorders. Simply put it involves doing
*Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC for Bustle. “‘Anticipatory anxiety is when someone experiences a high level of anxiety when they think about a future
As a therapist who primarily works with children and teens I often see issues of stress and anxiety. One of the things that I love
Article contribution by Maureen Werrbach, LCPC at Psych Central. “Imagine the following scenarios: 1. During a staff meeting that you led and thoroughly prepared for,
By: Jill Patano, LCPC A certain amount of anxiety and/or worry is a normal part of human existence, but when it starts to interfere with
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