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Life Lessons for Twentysomethings
October 24, 2018
Fariha Newaz self growth
Life Lessons for Twentysomethings

Dear twentysomethings, Have you read The Defining Decade by Meg Jay? No? You should! I always thought that 30 was the new 20. My twenties were supposed to…

3 Things to Know About Yourself for Personal Growth
August 29, 2018
Fariha Newaz self growth
3 Things to Know About Yourself for Personal Growth

It’s important to keep growing and we grow in so many ways. Whether it’s interpersonally, professionally, or sometimes even physically.  As I continue to grow and learn more…

Boundary Basics
July 26, 2018
Fariha Newaz self care
Boundary Basics

Setting boundaries is an important life skill. We all need boundaries because they help protect us, but they help out the other people in our life too.  A…

Common Cliches You Should Actually Live By
April 4, 2018
Fariha Newaz
Common Cliches You Should Actually Live By

Everyone uses cliches. We all hear them probably since we were little: Don’t judge a book by it’s cover. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Don’t…

5 Ways to Create More Self Discipline
February 8, 2018
Fariha Newaz self care
5 Ways to Create More Self Discipline

Hey guys! It’s February and for some (all?) of us the whole “new year, new you” mentality has already faded away. Perhaps it’s because the lack of discipline…

Identity Series Part Three: Putting it All Together
September 11, 2017
Fariha Newaz Habits
Identity Series Part Three: Putting it All Together

Values + decision making = who we are (Identity!) Welcome back to part 3 of the Identity Series. I am excited to help you figure out how your…

5 Ways That Being More Independent Can Lead to a Better You!
August 28, 2017
Fariha Newaz self growth
5 Ways That Being More Independent Can Lead to a Better You!

5 Ways That Being Independent Can Lead to a Better You Being independent can add an additional layer to being happy. There have been so many times in…

Identity Series: Part II,  Values: What are they?
March 23, 2017
Fariha Newaz self growth
Identity Series: Part II, Values: What are they?

By Fariha Newaz, LCPC Welcome back to part 2 of the Identity Series. I am excited to continue to explore who you are.  I am sure you all…

Your Identity : Who Are You?
January 30, 2017
Fariha Newaz self growth
Your Identity : Who Are You?

Identity Series Part One Identity: Who are you? Join me in this 3 part series where we explore our identity. Part one will focus on what is identity,…

Therapy, Culture & Stigma
October 27, 2016
Fariha Newaz therapy
Therapy, Culture & Stigma

By: Fariha Newaz, LCSW, CADC Going to therapy does not make you crazy, it does not mean that something is wrong with you. But in my culture, being…

How to Get the Most Out of Counseling
September 2, 2016
Fariha Newaz therapy
How to Get the Most Out of Counseling

If you are trying therapy out for the first time or maybe returning to counseling, I hope the information below if helpful as you start this journey. Something…