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Showing 49 articles about anxiety and stress
Learn about The Sunday Scaries, the Weekend Drinks, and the Anxiety In Between with Clara Counseling, including what to notice, what helps, and next steps if…
When people think of OCD, they often picture someone who is extremely organized, keeps things perfectly clean, or needs everything to be just right.
When trust breaks down in a relationship, couples may feel uncertain whether they can move forward together.
You just knocked a presentation out of the park, received good reviews, and immediately went back to your desk thinking, 'Today is the day they realize I have…
Behind the jokes about being 'so OCD' are real people managing a condition that can be exhausting, isolating, and debilitating.
Exercise, sleep, boundaries, relaxation, time with friends, and other forms of self-care can be extremely helpful for managing everyday stress.
When life feels overwhelming, people sometimes believe self-care requires making major changes.
Some adults become so accustomed to taking care of other people that they barely notice how exhausted they are.
Learn about Learning to Say No: Why Boundaries Are an Important Part of Self-Care with Clara Counseling, including what to notice, what helps, and next steps…
Have you ever finally sat down to rest and immediately started thinking about everything you should be doing?
When people hear the words "self-care," they often think about vacations, massages, exercise, or taking a day off.
Learn about Why Changing Careers Can Trigger Grief Even When the Decision Was Yours with Clara Counseling, including what to notice, what helps, and next…
Learn about The "Got a Minute?" Panic (Micro-Anxieties of Modern Messaging) with Clara Counseling, including what to notice, what helps, and next steps if you…
A quiet, maybe even quirky girl who follows the rules, works hard to fit in, and seems to be managing just fine is rarely who comes to mind when people think…
Learn about When an Adult’s Body Keeps the Score: Physical Symptoms That Signal Quiet Burnout and Emotional Fatigue from Work with Clara Counseling, including…
Learn about Revenge Bedtime Procrastination & The Lack of Daytime Agency with Clara Counseling, including what to notice, what helps, and next steps if you…
Learn about When Waiting for a Reply Starts Running Your Whole Day: What That Pattern Might Mean with Clara Counseling, including what to notice, what helps,…
Most conversations about telehealth versus in-person therapy sound like a debate about convenience: the commute, the parking, the comfort of your own couch.
A comment section full of "same" and "you're not alone" can feel like the first place someone has ever been understood.
If you've ever felt relief typing "logging on" from your couch and also felt a low-grade dread settle in before your first meeting, you're not being…
When Small Talk at Work Feels Like a Minefield: What Social Anxiety Actually Does in Professional Spaces If you've ever rehearsed "How was your weekend?" in…
Learn about When True Crime Feels Like Preparation, Not Entertainment: What That Habit Might Be Telling You with Clara Counseling, including what to notice,…
If you've ever tried to explain to a friend why you're upset and realized halfway through that you can't tell if you're anxious because of your relationship…
If you're bingeing Love Island or The Traitors and thinking "why do I feel so seen by people literally backstabbing each other for money," you're not broken…
The holiday season is supposed to be a time of happiness, connection, family, and celebration, but for many families, it can also be one of the most stressful…
Your environment can quiet anxiety or keep it running in the background because your nervous system is constantly reading it for cues of safety or threat,…
Constant access to filtered, curated images is reshaping how teens see themselves. Learn how modern beauty standards affect confidence, anxiety, and self-worth.
If you're a first-generation Latina who has spent years feeling anxious, exhausted, and quietly convinced that you're failing at things other people seem to…
Many women enter perimenopause expecting changes in their periods or perhaps a few hot flashes, but they are often less prepared for the emotional changes…
If money has been tight for so long that it doesn't feel like a "money problem" anymore — if it feels more like a low hum of dread that never fully turns off,…
If you've ever said "I'm just tired" when you meant "I haven't felt like myself in months," or "I'm fine, just stressed" when your chest has been tight for…
Many adults wait to seek therapy because they believe they should be able to handle their problems on their own.
As a mental health professional, I believe that most if not all people recognize the importance of getting enough sleep.
It's about giving your nervous system a moment to catch up with the truth: right now, in this second, you're okay.
This is doomscrolling: the compulsive consumption of negative news and content, even when — especially when — it's making you feel worse.
Passive scrolling can amplify anxiety and comparison, while active connection may support well-being. Learn why how you use social media matters.
OCD involves recurring obsessions and compulsions that can feel overwhelming. Learn how the cycle works, what treatment helps, and when to seek support.
Social media curation can create a tiring gap between your online identity and everyday life. Learn how that gap may affect anxiety and self-worth.
A practical, compassionate guide to auditing your social media feed, reducing comparison and anxiety, and choosing a healthier digital environment.
As summer comes to an end and a new school year approaches, many families begin preparing for a return to early mornings, homework, and busy schedules.
They don't always announce themselves, and that invisibility is part of what can make them dangerous.
A therapist explains the difference between beauty routines rooted in self-expression and those driven by fear, shame, or self-erasure.
Customer-facing work can create emotional labor that quietly drains people. Learn practical ways to notice the pattern and recover.
When people think about burnout, they often imagine someone who has completely fallen apart—someone who can no longer get out of bed, has quit their job, or…
Most parents who come to me worried about their child's anxiety aren't describing a child who seems worried.
Anxiety is widely misunderstood. Learn what it really is, why you can't just "snap out of it," and how it affects both mind and body.
Anxiety looks different for everyone. Learn what GAD really feels like, its physical symptoms, and how it may be affecting your daily life more than you…
'So, what are you going to do next?' If you have recently graduated, or are about to, you have probably heard some version of this question more times than…
In my work as a therapist, I often work with people who feel stuck in the impact of something that happened in the past.
