Balancing your nervous system? What does that have to do with counseling?
Balancing your nervous system may not be the first thing you think of when you consider counseling—but it plays a foundational role in emotional health, stress, and connection. Our nervous system influences how we experience anxiety, depression, anger, safety, and even relationships, often before we are consciously aware of it.
In this article, Dr. Judith Allen explores how counseling supports nervous system regulation and why mind–body approaches like somatic psychology are so effective. You’ll learn how stress and trauma affect the nervous system, the science behind fight-or-flight responses, and how integrating body awareness into therapy can lead to deeper healing, resilience, and long-term emotional regulation.
The Benefits of Working With a Somatic Therapist: What to Expect and How It Helps Healing
Your body often knows the truth long before your mind can explain it. If you’ve ever felt tension, anxiety, or emotional reactions that seem to come out of nowhere, somatic therapy offers a powerful, body-centered path to healing. Unlike traditional talk therapy alone, somatic therapy helps clients understand how stress and trauma live in the nervous system—and how to gently release what’s been held for years.
In this in-depth guide, Dr. Ernie Reilly, LCSW explains what somatic therapy is, how it works, who it helps most, and what to expect in your first session. You’ll learn how breathwork, movement, and body awareness can restore a sense of safety, regulate emotions, and support lasting healing. If you feel stuck despite “doing all the right things,” somatic therapy may be the missing piece your body has been waiting for.
A New Year’s Guide to Mental Health and Stronger Relationships
January creates space to notice what’s really happening in our closest relationships. If distance, repeated conflict, or emotional disconnection crept in last year, this guide explores how mental health shapes relationships—and how prioritizing emotional wellness in 2026 can help couples and families reconnect with empathy, clarity, and intention.
How Can I Calm Anxiety? The Science Behind Anxiety and Understanding How to Calm Your Mind
Anxiety isn’t just “in your head”—it’s tied to brain circuits, sleep, lifestyle, and even gut health. This guide explores how caffeine and alcohol impact symptoms, when to seek professional help, and red flags to watch for. Learn about early intervention, evidence-based treatments, and the latest research on inflammation, the gut-brain axis, and personalized care. Discover practical tools and resources to calm your mind, build resilience, and take back control of your well-being.
Control or Let Go: The Power of Choosing What Matters
Most people get it backward: they ignore what they can control, stress over what they can’t, and soak in negativity. This empowering guide flips that script — blending therapy insights, powerful metaphors, and real-life examples to help you find clarity, peace, and forward momentum.