Understanding the Warning Signs of Male Depression It’s probably safe to say that you’re familiar with some of the common signs and symptoms of depression. But depression doesn’t look the same for everyone. And unfortunately, when it comes to men struggling with depression, it’s often something that is misunderstood, overlooked, and therefore [...]
What Is Holistic Health Coaching? (And Why It Might Be Exactly What You Need Right Now) By Ashley Rose Howard Anxiety can feel strangely familiar, like an old friend who shows up uninvited. Even in moments of accomplishment or joy, you often find yourself feeling off, uneasy, waiting for the other shoe [...]
How to Repair a Sexless Marriage Dry spells happen every now and then. That’s life. You’re tired after a long day. Work piles up. Maybe you have to wake up early in the morning. Whatever the reasoning, it’s life. Dry spells are more common than you may think, even in long-term relationships. [...]
How to Talk About Difficult Things Without Alienating Your Family Published: August 3, 2025 | Having tough conversations is never easy. But when those tough conversations involve family members, it can be easy for the conversation to turn a bit more emotional. Discussing tough topics with family can feel like preparing for [...]
How to Cope with Being Gender Fluid in a Society that Doesn’t Understand Living as a gender fluid person means that you have to embrace yourself as someone who is never going to fit into one of the traditional gender boxes that society has laid out for you. This may feel freeing [...]
How to Cope with Being Gender Fluid in a Society that Doesn’t Understand Living as a gender fluid person means that you have to embrace yourself as someone who is never going to fit into one of the traditional gender boxes that society has laid out for you. This may feel freeing [...]
Five Simple Tools to Regulate Your Emotions Even though emotions are a normal part of being a human, at times, they can feel overwhelming. Emotions like sadness, anxiety, anger, or even excitement can feel too intense at times. When you’re set up with the right tools for success, you can work towards [...]
Dealing with Stress Over Women’s Battle for Reproductive Rights The fight for women’s reproductive rights has been a constant topic of conversation over the years. Recently, it’s become more prevalent, urgent, and for many, deeply personal. The news, debates, social media posts, and constant setbacks can feel overwhelming for everyone. No matter [...]
Prioritizing Your Mental Health Before the Election As election season approaches, it’s hard to ignore the flood of news, opinions, debates, and discussions that surround us. The intensity of a national election can bring out strong emotions, from hope and excitement to anxiety and frustration. At Amy Robbins Counseling, we understand how [...]
Jon Kabat-Zinn described healing as “coming to terms with things as they are”. Acceptance could be defined as the ability to open up to our experiences - our thoughts, feelings, emotions, urges, sensations, memories. Whether they are pleasurable or painful - we acknowledge them, make space for them, sit with them, let [...]
