by Washington Psychological Wellness | Apr 9, 2021 | Therapy
What is Chronic Pain and Illness? Chronic pain and illness can impact numerous areas of one’s life. Our physical health affects our energy, ability to function, relationships, mental health, and many other aspects of our existence. How we feel determines how we...
by Washington Psychological Wellness | Apr 7, 2021 | Adult Therapy, Teen Therapy, Therapy
What Are Body Image and Eating Disorder Issues? Eating disorders are about much more than food. Eating disorders often manifest from a need for control, family discord, genetic predispositions, societal pressures, illness, or other mental health issues. No matter the...
by Washington Psychological Wellness | Feb 19, 2021 | Therapy
The 8 Types of Cognitive Behavior Therapy Rather than a specific type of therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is better understood as an umbrella term. Many of the approaches that fall under the CBT umbrella focus on understanding the interaction between...
by Washington Psychological Wellness | Feb 10, 2021 | Therapy
What is Serotonin? Serotonin is often referred to as the “happy chemical” of the brain. It is a mood-enhancing chemical that promotes feelings of wellbeing and happiness, regulates hunger, and improves sleep patterns for a more restful and refreshing...
by Washington Psychological Wellness | Feb 3, 2021 | Therapy
7 Tips for Opening Up in Therapy Going to therapy is a big step. If you consider yourself a private person or don’t like talking about yourself, opening up in therapy can be hard. Regardless of if you’re brand new or have been going for a long time, you...
