CPG Blog
Being Brave Together: The Benefits of Group Exposure Therapy for Childhood Anxiety
Anxiety disorders are one of the most common psychological disorders affecting children and adolescents (Rapee et al., 2023). Worries about making mistakes, social judgment, separating from caregivers, or specific fears (like vomit [ . . . ]
Tips & Tricks for Treating OCD: Analogies to Promote Cognitive Flexibility, Mindfulness, and Defusion
For the past 15 years, I have had the privilege of working with clients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) through my work as a clinical psychologist. I absolutely love working with folks with [ . . . ]
Don’t Forget to Address Perfectionism in Social Anxiety Disorder
We’re Afraid Others Think Badly of Us Social anxiety disorder is fundamentally marked by a fear of negative evaluation—a persistent concern about being judged harshly in social or performance settings. For instance, [ . . . ]
The Gifts of Aging
My husband and I were driving in the car recently and he started singing, “Will you still need me, will you still feed me, when I’m 64.” We have been together a [ . . . ]
The Importance of Cultivating Hope
I always look forward to the winter solstice, the day when we in the Northern hemisphere get the least amount of daylight of any time of year. It is not because I [ . . . ]
“Exposure Therapy Changed My Life”
The work I did with Dr. Shikatani for my dog phobia changed my life! I am 58 years old and spent my entire life dealing with an irrational extreme phobia of dogs, [ . . . ]
What is DBT & is it Right for Me?
You have probably heard of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) if you have casually researched therapy approaches online. Though a widely popular treatment, DBT is often difficult to find in practice. It can [ . . . ]
The Mental Health Benefits of Gratitude
Thanksgiving means different things to different people. For some, it represents a time to eat good food and spend time with loved ones. For others, it’s a reminder of estranged relationships or [ . . . ]
Social Anxiety Disorder: When Functional Anxiety Backfires
Where Social Anxiety Comes From Everybody has some social anxiety. In fact, if you had no social anxiety at all, you would struggle to function in everyday life. Social anxiety, or the [ . . . ]
Promoting Healthy Futures: The Benefits of Bringing Young Children to Therapy
Preventative care, including routine well-child visits and dental cleanings, is common in medicine. Yet when it comes to mental health, people often take a “wait and see” approach, even once interfering behaviors [ . . . ]
Busting Some Myths About Postpartum Mental Health
Becoming a parent is an incredibly meaningful and fulfilling experience. However, it is also a time filled with stress and challenges. It’s estimated that approximately 1 in 5 mothers will experience postpartum [ . . . ]
OCD Explained
We recently launched our new Intensive CBT Program for Anxiety and OCD. We thought we could take some time to explain more about OCD below. We’ve all heard people casually throwing around [ . . . ]
How to Survive the Holidays & Foster Healthier Relationships Along the Way
For some, the phrase “Happy Holidays” brings about images of smiling faces, fun-filled memories, and feelings of joy. For others, the holidays are associated with family conflict, disappointment, and sadness. And for [ . . . ]
The Toxic Cycle of Perfectionism & Procrastination
While perfectionism at face value may sound great (“Who doesn’t want to be the best versions of themselves?”), it can lead to difficulties in your life that can be hard to acknowledge. [ . . . ]
What Exactly Is Self-Care?
Self-care gets a bad rap. If you’ve ever been told to “practice some self-care,” it was probably from your well-meaning friend who talks about how their new bullet journal changed their life, [ . . . ]
So You Think Mindfulness is Boring…
As a therapist, I have a confession to make: I think mindfulness meditation can be boring. I still remember the first few times I listened to recorded, guided mindfulness exercises or tried [ . . . ]
Panic Attacks: Why Do We Get Them & How Do We Make Them Stop?
Picture this: You’re walking in the mall, trying to find the perfect gift for your partner and, all of a sudden, your vision narrows, your heart is thumping out of your chest, [ . . . ]