by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jun 29, 2025 | Communication, Counseling, Marriage, Relationships
Marriage is one of life’s most significant commitments, and yet many couples invest more time planning their wedding than preparing for their marriage. Premarital counseling performed by a Marriage and Family Therapist provides a proactive opportunity for engaged...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | May 31, 2025 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Eating Disorders, Psychotherapy, Relationships
Psychotherapy, often referred to as talk therapy, is a scientifically backed treatment for various mental health disorders. It involves structured interaction between a trained therapist and a client, aiming to resolve psychological distress, change maladaptive...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Jul 14, 2024 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Happiness, Relationships
The coronavirus in 2020 brought considerable challenges due to mental health because of the dictates for physical distancing. Since then, people have reported continued feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Loneliness and social isolation are somewhat...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Apr 14, 2024 | Anxiety, Communication, Counseling, Psychotherapy, Relationships
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), also called “social phobia,” is a type of anxiety disorder. People who have SAD experience extreme and persistent anxiety associated with social or performance situations. Even simple communication can sometimes be difficult or...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Dec 13, 2023 | Anxiety, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Grief, Happiness, Joy, Love, Psychotherapy, Relationships
In psychology, resilience means being able to adapt to life’s misfortunes and setbacks without prolonged periods of distress. Ask yourself, when something goes wrong, do you tend to bounce back or fall apart? The good news is there’s actually a roadmap for...
by Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. | Sep 11, 2020 | Anxiety, Relationships |
The damage left behind by verbal and emotional abuse can be just as bad, and in some cases even worse, than physical verbal abuse. There’s always a danger that emotional damage caused by verbal abuse will contributes to physical health conditions, anxiety, PTSD,...
