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Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)-- or “seasonal depression” as many people call it, is a misunderstood depressive disorder that affects...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Oct 28, 20212 min read


Freshman Year
Your freshman year of college is probably one of the most nerve wrecking yet exciting moments that you will ever get to experience. Being...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Oct 26, 20213 min read


Dissociation
What is dissociation? Some people have never heard the term before; others may know it all too well. For those who are unfamiliar with...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Oct 21, 20212 min read


Challenges of College Roommates
Whether you are living with people you barely know or your best friends, having roommates can bring about amazing experiences. It can...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Oct 19, 20214 min read


College Relationships
The clock is ticking, and you still have not found a partner, you are still not on the road to getting engaged or a long-term...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Oct 12, 20213 min read


Surviving College During the Pandemic
Online classes, the challenges involved in meeting new people, anxiety about spreading the virus, worrying about friends and loved ones...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Oct 5, 20213 min read


5 Reasons Why Premarital Counseling is Helpful
1. Opens up communication Premarital counseling allows you and your partner to explore different ways of communicating than you have...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Sep 28, 20212 min read


Ten Tips to Help You Get the Most Out of Therapy
You’ve decided therapy is right for you. (This article can help you decide if you aren’t sure) You’ve done the research and chosen your...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Sep 14, 20214 min read


INSURANCE AND THERAPY
By now you’ve found one or possibly a few therapists that you think might be a good fit for you. Yay! (Check out this post to learn how...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Sep 13, 20212 min read


How to Find Your Perfect Therapist
Sometimes I think the process of picking a therapist feels so daunting that people don’t know where to start. It’s easy to feel...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Sep 12, 20213 min read


10 Ways to Know if Therapy is Right For You
One of the most common questions I get when people first call about seeking therapy is whether or not their problems are big enough for...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Sep 11, 20213 min read


THE POWER OF EMDR
I struggled with how to start this article and how to describe what EMDR is. I finally decided to use EMDRIA’s description of EMDR. ‘EMDR...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Sep 11, 20214 min read


Boundaries-MORE THAN A FENCE IN YOUR BACKYARD
I find myself talking about boundaries a lot. What they are, why they’re useful. How to set them and most importantly, how to maintain...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Sep 11, 20214 min read


How to Say "No" (Without Feeling Guilty)
Learning to say no. Learning to state your wants and needs while respecting other people, is a valuable skill. Do you find yourself...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Sep 11, 20213 min read


Nutrition for Anxiety
By: Anna Crawford MS, RDN, LDN, cPT, Joyfully Nourished, LLC Let’s talk about “Diets” before jumping in to specific nutrition...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Sep 11, 20215 min read


Are you an Introvert? Do you struggle with anxiety? There's a connection!
Today I'm going to talk about how being an introvert and not caring for your introverted nature can lead to anxiety. The biological fact...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


All About EMDR
EMDR can help you strengthen positive traits that you possess. It can de-sensitize you to phobias and high anxiety situations. EMDR can...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Progressive Muscle Awareness
Similar to progressive muscle relaxation, this mindfulness exercise is designed to help you connect with your body. This is a great tool...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Physical and Soothing Grounding
Today I'll continue talking about grounding. I'll guide you through a physical and a soothing grounding exercise. Many years ago, I was...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Soothing Grounding Script
Now we're going to try soothing grounding. Let's start with favorites. Think of your favorite color. What color is it? Good. Think of...

Melanie Sivley, LCSW
Aug 11, 20212 min read
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