What is PCOS-related depression, and how can you manage it? Have you recently been diagnosed with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? Do you also suffer from depression? Maybe you’ve had both of these diagnoses for a while but you’re not sure what that actually means...
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As an experienced team of therapists, we understand the various challenges and difficulties that people may encounter in their lives. Whether you are struggling with relationship issues, dealing with anxiety, or simply looking to make positive changes in your life, we are here to support you every step of the way.
How to find a therapist in Philadelphia: A Full Guide
Congratulations! You’ve decided to get therapy. You’ve gone back and forth with yourself, and possibly your loved ones, about what getting therapy means about you and if it can actually help. Spoiler alert- therapy will benefit you, and you may even have a little fun...
Ethical Non-Monogamy
Individuals and couples are exploring different forms of relationships and intimacy. One of the most prevalent topics is ethical non-monogamy (ENM). While non-monogamous relationships have been around for centuries, it is only in recent times that we have seen a...
Dating in Sobriety: How to Get Started with Romance
You did the hard work to get sober, and now you realize how scary dating in sobriety can be. For many people, when they first get sober, the idea of being in a relationship, such as a casual sex partner or fuck buddy, a more serious partner, maybe someone you’ve been...
Asexuality: A Guide for Allosexual AND Asexual Individuals
Asexuality has been a known concept since the 1890s, yet it is still one of the most underrepresented sexualities, rarely being discussed in the mainstream. To many people, asexuality is a foreign concept. Even some fellow members of the LGBTQIA+ community cannot seem...
Attachment Styles Part 2: The Impact on Relationships
Common Effects of Your Attachment Style Hi there! Welcome back to part 2 of my series on the influence of attachment styles. If you're reading this blog, chances are it is a continuation of the first part of my series, "What are attachment styles?" The former article...
How Body Image Affects Mental Health
Body image is a term that so many people know, and yet people struggling with body image can feel so alone. The phrase itself is neutral. However, many individuals draw negative connotations from the words. Throughout this article, you will learn about the intricacies...
How To Befriend Your Anxiety
Anxiety seems to be everywhere these days. It shows up in the form of avoidance, fear, overanalyzing, negative self-talk, panic attacks, overactivating, and more. Many times we just want the anxiety to go away so we try to overcome it by “fighting” it off - “I’ll just...
What is Clinical Anxiety vs Healthy Anxiety?
Navigating the line between typical and atypical anxiety can be a difficult process. Understanding and being able to recognize whether the anxiety you or your loved one are experiencing is classified as a clinical anxiety disorder can be crucial to gaining control.
Benefits of Cisgender Female Masturbation: Smash the Stigmas
Historically, people have an abundance of opinions about masturbation. Evidence indicates that the benefits of cisgender female masturbation, when practiced healthily, are abundant, both sexual and emotional. However, there is still a societal stigma surrounding the...