A New Beginning

Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome and the Role of Social Media

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on July 18, 2023

Feeling like an imposter at work, school, etc., is not an uncommon experience for many. But how does our use of social media contribute to imposter syndrome today?

Feeling like an imposter at work, school, etc., is not an uncommon experience for many. But how does our use of social media contribute to imposter syndrome today?

ADHD

ADHD in Therapists

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on December 4, 2022

Therapists play a large role in helping people with ADHD manage associated mental health symptoms. What does ADHD look like in therapists themselves?

Therapists play a large role in helping people with ADHD manage associated mental health symptoms. What does ADHD look like in therapists themselves?

Ketamine

An Introduction to Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on August 31, 2022

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a promising alternative to traditional talk therapy. Here is what you need to know about this up-and-coming treatment.

Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) is a promising alternative to traditional talk therapy. Here is what you need to know about this up-and-coming treatment.

Media

The Rise of Social-Media Psychotherapy

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on June 1, 2022

The rise of social media has made nearly everything quickly and easily accessible to the public, including some people's weekly therapy sessions.

The rise of social media has made nearly everything quickly and easily accessible to the public, including some people's weekly therapy sessions.

Anxiety

COVID Anxiety and New Year's Resolutions

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on March 14, 2022

The new year is a popular time to tackle positive change, but with COVID-19 causing a major rise in anxiety, people are facing new obstacles in the path toward their goals.

The new year is a popular time to tackle positive change, but with COVID-19 causing a major rise in anxiety, people are facing new obstacles in the path toward their goals.

ADHD

ADHD, Social Norms, and the Workplace

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on December 31, 2021

There are countless norms we follow to interact with others in the workplace. Having ADHD can make it feel like being handed the wrong script, from the interview to a day in the office.

There are countless norms we follow to interact with others in the workplace. Having ADHD can make it feel like being handed the wrong script, from the interview to a day in the office.

Trauma

Supporting a Partner With Betrayal Trauma

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on November 1, 2021

Experiencing betrayal trauma can cause devastating, long-term effects on a person's future relationships. What can you do to help a partner?

Experiencing betrayal trauma can cause devastating, long-term effects on a person's future relationships. What can you do to help a partner?

Trauma

Is COVID-19 a Traumatic Event?

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on September 1, 2021

The pandemic has already impacted us mentally and emotionally, but what happens long after it "ends"?

The pandemic has already impacted us mentally and emotionally, but what happens long after it "ends"?

ADHD

Neurodivergence in Adulthood: The Case of the Undiagnosed

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on August 1, 2021

Decades of misinformation and stigma have left thousands of adults with ADHD and/or autism undiagnosed—that is, until a recent wave of realization has many asking questions.

Decades of misinformation and stigma have left thousands of adults with ADHD and/or autism undiagnosed—that is, until a recent wave of realization has many asking questions.

Trauma

The Cause and Effect of Partner Betrayal Trauma

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on June 3, 2021

Being hurt by the person you rely on most to meet your needs can have a major, traumatic impact on your life.

Being hurt by the person you rely on most to meet your needs can have a major, traumatic impact on your life.

Narcissism

Navigating Narcissism: Raised by a Narcissist

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on April 30, 2021

Caregivers play a major role in shaping our adult lives, for better or for worse. Here are some signs that your caregiver might have been a narcissist.

Caregivers play a major role in shaping our adult lives, for better or for worse. Here are some signs that your caregiver might have been a narcissist.

Narcissism

Navigating Narcissism: Dating a Narcissist

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on March 31, 2021

Narcissism can show up in many different contexts, including our romantic relationships.

Narcissism can show up in many different contexts, including our romantic relationships.

Narcissism

Navigating Narcissism: Narcissism at Work

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on February 28, 2021

Working with narcissistic personalities can be a real challenge, so how can we deal with narcissism in the workplace?

Working with narcissistic personalities can be a real challenge, so how can we deal with narcissism in the workplace?

Narcissism

Navigating Narcissism: The What, Why, and How

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on January 28, 2021

Narcissists can be very difficult to be around, whether we know we are interacting with one or not. But what exactly is a narcissist?

Narcissists can be very difficult to be around, whether we know we are interacting with one or not. But what exactly is a narcissist?

Loneliness

Loneliness: The Lesser-Known COVID-19 Symptom

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on December 31, 2020

With a silver lining on the 2021 horizon, many are feeling the effects of a year of isolation. How can we manage loneliness while keeping others safe?

With a silver lining on the 2021 horizon, many are feeling the effects of a year of isolation. How can we manage loneliness while keeping others safe?

Sleep

Are Stress and Anxiety Impacting Your Sleep?

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on November 29, 2020

These days, feeling stressed out or anxious is practically the norm, so how do we keep our sleep from suffering during these unprecedented times?

These days, feeling stressed out or anxious is practically the norm, so how do we keep our sleep from suffering during these unprecedented times?

Friends

Living with Difference: Navigating the Political Divide

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on October 27, 2020

Today's political climate has left many households feeling like they are walking on eggshells. So how can we go about talking to loved ones with different political views?

Today's political climate has left many households feeling like they are walking on eggshells. So how can we go about talking to loved ones with different political views?

Health

Behavioral Health Providers Are Burning Out or Rusting Out

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on September 21, 2020

Behavioral health providers are burning and rusting out at alarming rates amid COVID-19. How can they help themselves to ensure they are able to help their clients?

Behavioral health providers are burning and rusting out at alarming rates amid COVID-19. How can they help themselves to ensure they are able to help their clients?

Motivation

6 Ways to Rediscover Motivation During COVID-19

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on August 26, 2020

Has motivation left the building? Learn six proven methods to help bring your motivation back during COVID — or any time!

Has motivation left the building? Learn six proven methods to help bring your motivation back during COVID — or any time!

Perfectionism

Is Perfection in the Workplace Worth It?

Wendy Boring-Bray, DBH, LPCC on July 20, 2020

Can perfectionism at work be the kiss of death? The short answer is yes.

Can perfectionism at work be the kiss of death? The short answer is yes.