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10 Things That Will Make Coping With Depression Easier
Living with depression is exhausting. Even if you’re actively trying to heal, dealing with your symptoms on a day-to-day basis is a challenge. You might

The Upside of Anger
Anger: A Misunderstood Emotion By Lisa J. Ficker, Ph.D. Emotions are usually thought of as being in one of two camps: the “good” (positive) emotions

Insomnia and Anxiety: How They’re Connected
You’re tossing and turning at night. You just can’t seem to catch any shut-eye, and when you force yourself out of bed in the morning,

5 Ways to Navigate Post-Pandemic Stress
By Sarini Ettigi, Ph.D. Dealing with the day to day routine of clocking in and clocking out, followed by juggling family commitments during seemingly normal

How Couples Therapy Can Improve Your Communication
Even the happiest couples disagree sometimes, but if your disagreements frequently turn into full-blown arguments, it might be time to seek professional support. Communication is

How Do You Know if You Have Anger Issues?
Everyone feels angry sometimes, but it can be a difficult emotion to deal with and it can be hard to express anger in a healthy

10 Effective Ways to Stop a Panic Attack
Suffering from a panic attack can be terrifying. The first time someone has a panic attack, their symptoms can be so severe and overwhelming that

Therapist Spotlight: Anusha Zechella, Ph.D.
Meet Anusha Zechella, Ph.D., HSP-P Get to know Breyta’s Director of Couples Therapy: Dr. Anusha Zechella is a clinical psychologist who specializes in trauma, attachment

June is PTSD Awareness Month
June is PTSD Awareness Month. As a trauma specialty clinic, we work year-round to promote education, awareness, and compassion related to psychological trauma and Posttraumatic

June is Pride Month
June is Pride month and here at Breyta Psychological Services, P.A., we proudly identify as a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community and

7 Hidden Signs of Depression You Should Know
Many people assume that the symptoms of depression would be obvious. After all, many people simply equate depression with sadness, but there is more to

Stress and Insomnia: How They’re Connected
Living with insomnia can be incredibly frustrating. Night after night, you toss and turn, hoping that you’ll finally fall asleep. Instead, you end up lying

Healthy Boundaries are Important, Here’s How You Create Them
Maybe you feel like the people in your life don’t respect your time or generosity. Perhaps your boss or coworkers have been asking you to

Collective Trauma and the Long-term Effects of the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic caused societal upheaval, leaving millions of people across the world dealing with lasting trauma. Some lost loved ones to the virus. Others

Find Your Perfect Therapist Match
Contact us today to learn more about our free 15 minute consultations. If you’re interested in working with one of our talented psychologists, you can

Complex Trauma: How it Affects Relationships
There are many misconceptions about complex trauma. People often assume that someone with complex trauma dealt with neglect or abuse during their childhood. But complex

5 Tips to Cope with Grief and Loss
Grief and loss are natural, expected parts of life, but it doesn’t make it any easier to cope. When you experience grief, you may feel

What is Complex PTSD?
Many people are familiar with or have at least heard of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). People may develop PTSD after they go through a singular

The 3 Types of Burnout Explained
As you work towards your goals, you may often feel invigorated, excited, and motivated. You know what you want, you know how to get there,

How to Calm Anxiety in 5 Easy Steps
Anxiety is a common issue, yet it feels isolating when it strikes. If you have experienced anxiety in the past, then you know how crippling

Cynicism and Burnout – When Disconnection Takes Over
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P Welcome to part two of our three-part series on burnout. Today, we turn our focus to cynicism, also known

Recognizing Emotional Exhaustion – The Foundation of Burnout
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P This is part one of a three-part series on burnout, exploring the core aspects that often go unnoticed. We

Understanding Anxiety: Why It Happens and How to Manage It
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P Anxiety is a common experience, and while it often feels overwhelming, it’s important to remember that anxiety itself isn’t

Perinatal Mental Health: What Every New Parent Needs to Know
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P The perinatal period—pregnancy and the first year after giving birth—is a time of immense change. While it can be

Overcoming Religious Trauma: Therapy to Reclaim Your Identity and Reconnect with What Matters
A trauma-informed approach to healing and finding peace after spiritual abuse and religious trauma. by Vanessa Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P Religion, much like other frameworks that

Help for Living with a Chronic Condition
How Dr. Jennifer J. Cameron Can Help You Thrive Living with a rare or chronic condition often comes with unique challenges that can affect both
