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A Brief Overview of Postpartum Mental Health
Many women struggle with their mental health after giving birth. For example, most women deal with “the baby blues” for at least a week or
PTSD and Guilt: How to Stop Taking the Blame
Suffering through trauma can lead to a complicated emotional response. While not everyone who undergoes a traumatic experience will develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), many
Can Anxiety be Inherited? How Your Family History Can Influence it
If you’re living with anxiety, you might be wondering about the root cause of your symptoms. Perhaps you’ve seen other people in your family struggle
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
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When Family Relationships Feel Complicated: Parenthood, Boundaries, and Healing
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D. For many people, holidays like Mother’s Day or Father’s Day arrive wrapped in warmth, gratitude, brunch reservations, handmade cards, and
Complex PTSD vs. PTSD: When Trauma Is Not an Event, but an Environment
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D. We often picture posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the aftermath of a single, catastrophic event, such as a car accident,
What to Expect in Trauma Therapy: What Actually Happens and How It Works
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D. When people begin considering trauma therapy, one of the most common—and often unspoken—questions is: What actually happens in trauma therapy?
Luck Isn’t Random: The Psychology and Biology of “Making Your Own Luck”
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D. Every year on St. Patrick’s Day, we talk about luck as if it’s something you either have or you don’t.
Why Therapy Hasn’t Helped Before (And What’s Often Missing)
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D., HSP-P If you’ve found yourself wondering why therapy hasn’t helped before, you’re not alone and the answer is often more
When Trauma Disrupts Motivation and Follow-Through: Why “Trying Harder” Isn’t the Answer
by Vanessa H. Roddenberry, Ph.D. Many people seeking therapy for trauma arrive with the same quiet frustration:“I know what I should do. I just can’t