by Shanna Reyes | Anxiety
Anxiety is a vague term when you start breaking it down to the finer details. Some people wake up feeling anxious, with no clear reason why. The feeling exists as background noise during breakfast, while on your work commute, as you interact with your significant...
by Shanna Reyes | Anxiety
People often throw around the sentiment that they are “so OCD” about things casually in conversations. This usually is in reference to an organized desk or a color-coded closet. The reality of obsessive-compulsive disorder is much more complex than a preference for...
by Shanna Reyes | Anxiety
Becoming a parent is one of life’s greatest transitions, but for many people, that transition comes with certain fears and intrusive thoughts that go beyond standard new-parent nerves. Postpartum anxiety and postpartum OCD are two common mental health conditions that...
by Shanna Reyes | Anxiety
The way you respond to stress has deep roots that go back to the early years of your childhood. Each time you feel overwhelmed by a work deadline or shut down during difficult conversations, those reactions were likely shaped long before your adult years. Your...
by Shanna Reyes | Anxiety
After receiving a chronic medical diagnosis, it is natural to shift the focus towards your treatment planning. You will have conversations with your physician and treatment team about medications, lifestyle changes, and monitoring protocols. What often receives less...
by Shanna Reyes | Anxiety
When you are considering therapy, the variety of treatment options can feel overwhelming. Two common approaches you will likely encounter are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). While both of these options are...
