Is Emotional Numbness Normal?
Emotional numbness is a normal feeling everyone experiences at some point in their lives. There are several contributing factors that can lead to feelings of emotional numbness such as stress, trauma, substance use, and mental health conditions. The effects of emotional numbness can be recognized through different acts of behavior. However, there are ways for […]
How to Break Free From A Narcissist’s Pull
Breaking free from a narcissist’s pull can be incredibly hard. Narcissists often use tactics like love-bombing, guilt-tripping, and manipulation to keep their partners trapped in the relationship. Over time, this behavior can create a trauma bond, making it even harder to leave. However, recognizing the signs of narcissistic abuse is the first step toward regaining […]
How To Stop Overthinking & Self-Doubt
Overthinking and self-doubt go hand in hand which is why you may find it difficult to stop doing both. People who overthink tend to flood their mind with thoughts of every potential outcome for a specific situation. It is easy to get lost in our thoughts. It is also easy to begin creating a mindset […]
How Doomscrolling Affects Dating
Dating is already challenging, and doomscrolling only adds to the difficulty. It can create unexpected barriers in relationships. Some seemingly harmless, like a partner constantly sending memes or Instagram reels. However, it can also be more harmful, such as when excessive scrolling leads to emotional or physical neglect. The inability to disconnect from your phone […]
Doomscrolling And Its Effect On Your Mental Health
Doomscrolling is a popular habit that affects the mental health of many people. Have you ever caught yourself staying up late at night mindlessly scrolling on your phone? Or did you stay up all night watching the reels your friends sent you over social media? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then […]
Why Is It So Hard To Leave A Narcissist?
Wondering why you can’t seem to break free from the toxic grip of a narcissist? It is because of a trauma bond. When you find yourself caught in the grip of a toxic relationship, the trauma bond keeps you tethered despite knowing the harm it brings. This kind of toxic relationship can affect your mental […]
Missing The Narcissist: What To Do
The biggest thing to remember is how lonely you were. Their presence often brought more loneliness. Did you ever really have genuine conversations? Did you ever feel heard or listened to? Did you cry yourself to sleep because of all the yelling? When missing the narcissist, remember your worth. You deserve respect and kindness. Healthy […]
Social Media’s Impact On Self-Love
Social media can tremendously impact self-love. It is easy to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others. Nowadays social media has accelerated the rate at which people compare themselves. People can get lost in the numerous posts social media apps produce each day. The speed at which people consume social media posts can […]
Get to Know Your Therapist, Heather Kilgore, MA, LMFT (LMFT154353)
Get to Know Your Therapist, Heather Kilgore, MA, LMFT (LMFT154353) Heather Kilgore, our newest LMFT, joined our team in August of 2023. Heather has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology as well as a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a Veteran herself, Heather joined JRM&A to support the Veteran community while […]
What is Cognitive Processing Therapy? Find Out From LMFT Nick Watkins!
Nick Watkins (LMFT) has an Associate of Applied Science in Communication Application Technology, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. To Nick, therapy means having that safe space to talk about anything you want and also learning to adapt and change how you react to things that you want to […]