As a therapist, I hear this often from people who start therapy with me. “I don’t know why I don’t feel better? I have read countless self-help books, exercise, am productive, and show the world and everyone around me I’m totally FINE. But I still feel anxious and empty…” 

In this post, I will break down the most effective way to achieve the goals we have for ourselves. Once you have read it, you will understand how to structure your aspirations to ensure you have a plan of attack. Let’s do this!

We hear the word “anxiety” being thrown around a lot. Many use it interchangeably with fear or nervousness, but they are not the same…

“I just don’t know why I can’t say no”.. Spoiler, it’s more complicated than it seems.

When looking on Psychology Today, googling “therapists near me”, or getting a list of providers in network from your insurance company, you will likely see several acronyms (LPC, LCSW, PsyD, LMFT, etc.). Here you can find a break down of the common titles mental health professionals may have in Wisconsin.