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Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same thought loop—checking, rechecking, or repeating a task until it "feels right"? Or maybe you can’t stop thinking about whether you said something wrong, even hours later. If so, you’re not alone.

Addiction rarely starts with warning signs. It often sneaks in as stress relief or curiosity—until it becomes a compulsion. By the time it's clear to others, damage is done. That’s why recognizing the signs early and intervening can make all the difference

Struggling to focus, re-reading sentences, or avoiding tasks? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. ADHD can make focus hard, but with the right tools, you can work with your brain, not against it.

If you’ve ever felt like your mind is a browser with 50 tabs open—half of them playing music—you might have wondered whether you’re dealing with ADHD, anxiety, or both. And here’s the kicker: you might be right on all counts.

We often hear that kindness is a virtue. And it is—kindness fosters connection, builds trust, and makes the world a better place. But can you be too nice? Excessive niceness can have unintended consequences, leaving you feeling unappreciated and resentful.

In today’s fast-paced workplace, behavioral health is key to employee well-being and productivity. It impacts focus, performance, and engagement. Organizations that prioritize it create a healthier, more efficient workforce.

The world’s uncertainty and negativity can feel overwhelming, leading to anxiety. While we can’t control everything, we can control our response. By setting boundaries, focusing on what we can change, and practicing mindfulness, we can lighten the burden.

Valentine’s Day once meant romantic love—roses, dinners, and chocolates. Now, a new trend embraces all love, including friendships and self-love. More people are shifting from couple-centric traditions to celebrating meaningful relationships in general.

Mental health profoundly impacts physical health, influencing the heart, immune system, sleep, and more. Poor mental health can cause chronic health conditions but holistic care (exercise, mindfulness, nutrition, sleep, and therapy) can break the cycle.

Everyone talks about boundary setting, but often the reason we don't set boundaries is due to feelings of guilt. How do we overcome guilt when saying "no"? Here are 5 ways to navigate when self care feels like we are being selfish.

As the seasons change and daylight hours shorten, many people experience shifts in mood and energy levels. For some, these changes can lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs in the Fall/Winter months typically.

Parenting a teen can feel overwhelming, with sudden shifts from communication to resistance and rebellion. You're not alone—many families face these challenges. Family therapy may help bridge the gap and improve behavior by addressing deeper issues.

The digital age offers incredible advancements but comes at a mental health cost. Constant connectivity & information overload from notifications & social media can lead to anxiety, depression, & overwhelm. It's important to detox & reclaim your peace.

Life is full of unexpected moments that stir up strong emotions, often linked to past experiences. These triggers can be overwhelming but understanding them and developing coping strategies can help you regain control. This blog explores everyday triggers.

As the summer winds down and the new school year approaches, many parents and children experience a mix of excitement and anxiety.

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, mental well-being often takes a back seat amidst our daily priorities. Yet, emerging research continues to underscore the profound link between what we eat and how we feel. The age-old adage "you are what you eat" m

Sleep can be elusive at times, but what we don’t want to do is ruminate about not being able to sleep in the middle of the night.  This creates a vicious cycle of anger and frustration, so instead, embrace the time you have and try some of these new ideas.

Hypnosis is a gentle approach to making lasting change

Working with a male therapist may bring anxiety for some, but let's talk about why a male therapist can benefit the healing process.

Friends and Family continue to want to make plans this month and my go-to response is, "let's wait until June" and there is an instant nod in agreement. We are all feeling the stress of our May calendars.

 EMDR therapy to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Here’s the thing about owning stuff. Once you get too much of it, your stuff begins to own you. A good portion of your life is spent just...

Learn about Borderline Personality Disorder, how to identify it, and how it works.

Are you an authentic person or do you worry about what people think?

Shame, we all feel it. You snap a picture of yourself that you think is cute and post it on social media. All is fine until you go back to check your likes and see that people have posted nasty comments making us feel small, flawed and not good enough.

Learn healthy ways to deal with Borderline Personality Disorder.

Learn what causes depression from a therapist and what you can do to help.

Learn what your negative thoughts are from a therapist and what you can do to help turn them around.

Learn what the 4 principles of life are by a licensed therapist and how they can help you in your healing journey.

Learn the 3 different stages of Borderline Personality Disorder By Sharron Frederick.

Learn the different symptoms of borderline personality disorder, and how to identify them.

Learn quick tips from a therapist on what they did to help beat depression

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Surviving a Relationship with a Narcissist

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Surviving a Relationship with a Narcissist

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Surviving a Relationship with a Narcissist

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman Ph.D. and Nan Silver part 4

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M Gottman, PH.D. and Nan Silver part 3

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman Ph.D. and Nan Silver part 2

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M Gottman, PH.D. and Nan Silver part 1 How is your relationship with your partner...

Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine Strategies to improve our positive intelligence quotient?

Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine Why is it in life that we tend to listen to the negative, the worst-case scenario, and the what-ifs and dismiss anything that could indicate a positive outcome or a time for us to grow and learn from the experience?

Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine Who can raise their hand and say “my brain at times has been both my best friend and worst enemy?”

Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine Childhood, how many words would you use to describe it?

Insights On How To Stop Anxiety From "Rewire The Anxious Brain" By Catherine M Pittman, Ph.D., & Elizabeth M Karle, MLIS.

We tend to value the present more than we do the future. James Clear says it in Atomic Habits, but any given therapist at our practice in Jupiter sees it in many patients, and you may even recognize it in your own life.

Negativity can hurt more than our minds - It's Time To Outgrow It As a teenager, it's normal to experience a wide range of emotions and...

Jupiter Therapist's Take on "Atomic Habits" By James Clear

Insights On How To Stop Anxiety From "Rewire The Anxious Brain" By Catherine M Pittman, Ph.D., & Elizabeth Karle, MLIS So last weeks...

Insights On How To Stop Anxiety From "Rewire The Anxious Brain" By Catherine M Pittman, Ph.D., & Elizabeth Karle, MLIS

Insights On How To Stop Anxiety From "Rewire The Anxious Brain" By Catherine M Pittman, Ph.D., & Elizabeth Karle, MLIS

Changing your habits by using the first Law: Make it Obvious

A Jupiter Therapist takes on Atomic Habits. The 2nd Law - Make It Attractive

January's book is Atomic Habits by James Clear. An excellent read for changing habits if I may say so myself. So let's get started.

Emotional Addiction What comes to mind when you think about addiction? Drugs, alcohol, shopping, sex, gambling, and food?

Emotional Reactivity How do you react to others? Are you cool calm and collected, or are you a little spitfire spewing venom and hateful...

Anger, Sadness, Happiness, and many more Emotions, what thoughts and feelings come to mind when you think about this word? Is it that you...

For those of you that celebrate the holidays, whether it is Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other type of holiday, how is it that expectations always manage to creep in?

The Holidays can be stressful and sometimes not very jolly... How can we better deal with these negative emotions? The holidays should be...

What is it about the holidays that can make us feel really good but also really bad? Well, maybe because there is excitement in...

Bean's Halloween Town. How my cat's anxiety took over her world. Bean, my cat has anxiety. She is scared of her own shadow. If she were...

How to be a mom to adult children: Empty Nester Edition.... Empty nesters….what does that word make you think of? Is it a yahoo moment...

How Do I Know When I've reached Self-Actualization? Self-help books, youtube videos, reels, therapy, exercise, eating healthy, and...

Why is being a mother one of the hardest and most rewarding experiences?

Why is nobody talking about menopause? And how can we help ourselves through this life transition? Erectile Dysfunction, why do we know...

How to implement self-care in your daily routine and why it's so important...

What is Self Doubt? Self-doubt…hey we have all experienced it. Sometimes I wonder if I am a good mother, wife, daughter, therapist, cook...

Managing expectations and cultivating a Positive Mindset Sometimes it's really easy to get disappointed. We set ourselves up for failure...

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) How does EMDR better your mental health? Eye Movement Desensitization and...

We all have negative beliefs about ourselves that plague us in certain moments in our life, stopping us from doing the things that we...

When you hear the word trauma what do you think of? War veterans abused and neglected children or even adults that have been seriously...

Sharron's perspective on how to build trust and overcome trust issues. Dealing with trust issues and how to rebuild trust

Loneliness is a common topic in therapy. We can be lonely even when we have people around us. Here are some reasons why.

What is social health and well-being? Social wellness involves building and nurturing meaningful and supportive relationships with...

I had plenty of emotional crisis when I was younger. I was certainly emotionally reactive and would totally think with my emotions...

Sharron Frederick, Clinical Psychotherapist at Clarity Health Solutions Whenever I mention mindfulness in sessions with clients, the...

Behavior patterns can develop over time in a marriage that can foster feelings of dissatisfaction. In turn, this dissatisfaction can lead...

The beginning of the school year will be here before we know it! That also means that the end of summer vacation is near. Parents and...

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Everyone has daily stressors that can cause feelings of frustration and anger. However, there are cases where anger can become...

Trauma affects millions of people, and many do not understand that the definition of trauma is not in the event itself but a person’s...

You’ve probably heard from every doctor, PE teacher, and your parents that being physically active is important for your health. While...

Caregiver abuse involves the abuse of an individual by his or her own caregiver or another professional in a position of power....

An injury can happen in a split second; that event could easily change your entire life.

This Workshop benefits trauma survivors who cannot afford therapy, but are motivated to grow. Thank you for your support.

It is important to learn how to communicate well in life. It not only helps you socially, but it can save your life. Communication is key...

You know you will need physical recovery after giving birth, but what you may not realize is that giving birth can also cause...

PTSD happens as a result of having a traumatic experience. There are many different situations that can cause PTSD in a person. Many...

There’s no denying it: A lot of us are lonely. According to a survey by the health organization Cigna, 46% of Americans report feeling...

What’s the best way to find a therapist? If you are looking locally, a good way to find a therapist is to be mindful of word-of-mouth in...

Dad Talk: Be the Mirror You Want Your Child to Look Into Eric had a concept of what kind of dad he was going to be. He was going to be a...

Everyone wishes life was nothing but one wonderful day after the other. Unfortunately, this is not and can never be the case. Life comes...

A recent longitudinal study in the UK indicated that depression can speed up the cognitive aging process. Jennifer Hoskins-Tomko, LCSW...

Our society values competitiveness, and the people who personify this trait tend to be objectified as successful. The word competitive is...

A good friend of mine tried to make a move on me today. He only went for a kiss, which I was easily able to walk away from, but then it...

I feel like I spend my life in two very distinct ways. The first being me trying to figure out if I am actually crazy, and the second...

That overwhelming feeling of sadness can be crippling when a person holds it in long enough. Without the right kind of outlet, that...

Clarity Health Solutions, is a fast-growing mental health practice which celebrated its one-year anniversary on February 16th in Jupiter,...

Dr Karen Severson MD’s approachable, dynamic personality is a hit with her clients. She is a top rated Psychiatrist, based on...

As a licensed mental health therapist, I am often confronted with blind spots in nearly every case that comes my way; they present in several areas like anxiety, depression...

Life is stressful for everyone in different ways. Some people are stressed by final exams, some by work pressures, and some by the...

Did you know that Happiness isn’t our natural state? We need to put effort into experiencing and maintaining happiness. While medication...

In recent years, researchers have made excellent progress in understanding what causes autism as well as finding ways to help children...

The rigors of everyday life can be a struggle for even the most motivated and outwardly successful people. Whether it be the challenges...

Mental health is not always a top priority for many individuals, which can increase the risk of suffering from stress and sadness. For...

Who the Hell AM I? 8 Ways to Find your Authentic Self One of the goals of life is to determine how to become the best version of...

What is Genetic Testing? Drug-gene testing is also called pharmacogenomics, or pharmacogenetics. All of these terms characterize the...

One in 5 Americans experience some type of mental health condition during their lifetime, according to NAMI’s website. I know it is easy...

When your counselor, stated I needed to write an impact letter, my first thought was… great that sounds like a good place to start, how...

I want to share a bit about my story and how many times the decisions we make are what mark our destiny. At the beginning of this year...

Our colleague and friend, Karen Severson, a few months ago decided to tell the experiences that has had throughout her

Anger, frustration and annoyed are on a spectrum of the same emotional experience. They are umbrella terms for a more specific feeling....

Everyone comes into a conversation/interaction with a different perspective..

This is a great question. There are multiple factors that impact how each person processes trauma. 1.) Perspective on how the person...

A few years ago my son who was about 5 years old said to me one summer, “mom, I feel sad”. This happened day after day. I started asking...

A panic attack is the sudden onset of extreme symptoms of anxiety. These include at least four of these symptoms: intense fear or...

Neuroplasticity is a topic that I find fascinating. When I meet with clients who are feeling hopeless or frustrated with the path they...

Studies show good health is all important Merging Ideas: Psychotherapy in the Workplace As a Psychotherapist, I regularly see how people...