Educational Blogs from Our Mental Health Therapists

Learn about common challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationships,
trauma, and more, written by Maryland therapists!

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Mental Health Therapists Recommend Their Top 16 Strategies for Managing Anxiety

Anxiety is one of the top reasons people seek counseling at our office.  For this reason, our mental health therapists have a lot of experience to offer people who are struggling with their anxiety.  If your anxiety has been showing up frequently, intensely, and it has been impacting your functioning, we hope you’ll find these strategies helpful.  As always, it’s important to remember that coping strategies only work if you use them!

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5 Calming Strategies to Cope with Panic Attacks

Panic attacks can be frightening and overwhelming. When they occur, many people believe they’re having a heart attack.  Some believe they’re going to die, and some have a general sense of doom.  And, because of this, many people end up in the emergency room, only to find out that they had a panic attack. In addition to seeking out counseling services, here are some steps you can take to manage a panic attack when they occur.

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Helpful Coping Strategies That Can Reduce Your Symptoms of Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can manifest in various forms such as general anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder, specific phobias, among others. Left unmanaged, anxiety can significantly impact an individual's daily life and well-being. In this blog post, we will explore the top strategies for managing anxiety.

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