by Melissa Muller | Oct 14, 2024 | Mental Health
Living in a place like St. Augustine, Florida, means we’re no strangers to surviving a hurricane. While we just made it through the second storm of the 2024 season relatively unscathed, there’s no denying the toll these storms take—both physically and mentally. The...
by Melissa Muller | Oct 2, 2024 | Mental Health, Positive Thinking
Are You A Resilient Person? The Oxford Dictionary definition of resilience is: “The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties”. Resiliency is the ability to cope when life is hard. Resiliency is important because it can help people recover from trauma and...
by Melissa Muller | Sep 25, 2024 | Family Support, Healthy Lifestyle, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting, Uncategorized
Often times a perspective new client will call and tell me that they have no idea how the mental health counseling / therapy process goes and they admit to being nervous about beginning therapy. I am happy to chat for a minute or two and explain the process. People...
by Melissa Muller | Sep 16, 2024 | Mental Health
Exercisers “I don’t want to take an antidepressant, “ is something I hear often in my office. I agree with this. Antidepressants have a place if someone is so depressed they can’t get out of bed, are missing a lot of work due to depression, or are actively...
by Melissa Muller | Sep 12, 2024 | Mental Health
Have you head that meditating can be beneficial for you? For years I also heard this but was skeptical. My family has a history of anxiety. My Mom has it, my brother has it, and my daughter has it. So why wouldn’t I also have it? I do. I’ve experienced anxiety...
by Melissa Muller | Sep 4, 2024 | Family Support, Mental Health, Relationships
When a friend is struggling with mental health issues, it can be challenging to know how to offer support. We often want to help but worry about saying or doing the wrong thing. However, having a supportive friend can make a significant difference in their journey....