In today’s day and age, it’s unfortunate that we have not made more strides when it comes to inclusivity and destigmatizing sexuality and gender identity. Because of the stigmas that still surround the LGBTQIA community, people within this group face higher rates of mental health issues such as …Read More
In a digital era, social media had negated the need for actual human interaction, and hidden behind a keyboard and a screen, people have discovered they can be anyone they want to be. While many still believe that social media has a positive impact on those who suffer from depression or anxiety diso…Read More
Discussion of rape, sexual assault, incest, and the overwhelming impacts of these events have been highlighted in national news coverage recently following the passing of legislation regarding abortion policy. Recent movements that include #MeToo and #YouKnowMe have brought to light the tens of thou…Read More
We all have issues. You don’t go through life without bumps, scrapes, and falls. And whether we admit it or not, we all could use a little bit of professional counseling help that only a psychotherapist can render. Dr. Beth Firestein, owner of Inner Health Psychotherapy and Consultation Services, …Read More
Happy Pride Month From Your Local Psychologist! In honor of Pride Month that is happening right now, we would like to highlight some of the challenges and issues that are unique to the LBGTQIA community that affect the whole person that may benefit from the therapy provided by Dr. Beth Firestein, yo…Read More
Here, at Inner Source Psychotherapy, one of Dr. Beth Firestein’s individual trauma treatment options is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Although EMDR has been used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — along with a host of other conditions — since the 1980s, li…Read More
Conflict over numerous issues manifests in different ways in different relationships. And it is something that I help my marriage and family therapy patients deal with frequently. One of the reasons that conflict resolution is a difficult issue for many couples to address is that they mistakenly bel…Read More
When December rolls around, some people feel excited by the prospect of the holidays. However, some people dread them. Even if you absolutely adore the holidays, they can be stressful. The change in routine, diet, and sleep can truly wreak havoc on anyone. Add in relatives or loneliness because of a…Read More
In our last blog, we discussed Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Though there has been some conflict over whether SAD is an actual condition, all you have to do is look around to see how fall affects people. While some rejoice in the cool air, dead leaves, and coming snow, others mourn the loss of …Read More
Emotional abuse is a real and detrimental problem in many relationships. Many victims do not detect the abuse because they believe that since they are not being hit, they are not being abused. Emotional abuse is any treatment from a loved one that results in a diminished sense of self-worth. This c…Read More
