The party season is upon us with football parties, costume parties, and the holidays. If you’re like most people, these parties come with their own worrisome questions such as “What should I wear?”, “Will anyone talk to me?”, or “Who will be at the party?” These concerns and others make party-goers anxious before even...
Continue readingPostpartum vs. Baby Blues
If you have ever had a baby, then you more than likely know about the “baby blues.” When people talk about the “baby blues,” they are referring to the weeks immediately after delivering a baby in which the mother experiences a drastic change in hormones. The hormones Estrogen and Progesterone quickly drop after delivery,...
Continue reading5 Warning Signs You are too Anxious and Need Help
The most common complaint I hear in my office is anxiety. Actually, this is also the most common complaint I hear around the community with family, friends, and coworkers. Our culture is full of anxious people and is in desperate need of change. College students more than ever feel overwhelmed by multiple concerns such...
Continue readingWhat is PTSD?
Unfortunately, a common abbreviation in our society is PTSD. Yet, most people are unsure how what it is. We are used to hearing these letters in the context of veterans returning from combat. PTSD includes these heroes, but also encompasses much more than those. PTSD, in its longer version, is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. It...
Continue readingWelcome Christina Glendye to our Water’s Edge Family!
Hello, I am Christina Glendye… I am passionate about helping others in their place of need. As the Director of Client Relations, I have the honor of connecting clients to their ideal counselor. I enjoy bringing hope and restoration to others through my communication with clients. I think of myself as a bridge between...
Continue readingRaising Teenagers in a Changing World
As we get to know one another, one of the most popular questions asked is “What do you do?” I love telling people that I am a therapist. I get a variety of responses. I hear anything from “I love therapists!” to a story about someone’s brother to “How can you listen to people...
Continue readingBeing at the Water’s Edge
I love the breeze and ocean smells as I jog along the coastline. Though the run can be more challenging with sand and wind, it is a joy to be in nature rather than running on the streets. At the beach I feel connected to something greater than myself. It is a time to...
Continue readingBurn the Boats!
Do you ever turn back to old habits and ideas? Do you struggle to move forward towards your dreams and passions? I think we all can answer yes to these questions. I recently learned of the courageous story of Hernando Cortez who led his people to conquer the Aztecs. In 1519, he sailed to...
Continue readingControlling Your Anxiety Before It Controls You
Anxiety is like an ugly monster hiding in your closet. It is always there waiting to come out. Eventually the monster cracks open the door to peer out. Over time, if we do not acknowledge its presence, it will open the door further and enter into our lives. Often we want to ignore anxiety,...
Continue readingAm I having a Panic Attack??
I often talk to clients who wonder if they have experienced a panic attack. Clients describe pain in their chest, shortness of breath, sweating, and dizziness to the point of sending them to the emergency room. They fear that they are experiencing a life-threatening medical concern. Fortunately, for those prone to anxiety, these are...
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