One of our team members, Katy McFadden, LCSW,  is the author of this week's piece. Katy along with several other of our practitioners are passionate about this approach and integrate it with clients when it feels supportive. Keep reading to learn more about it!   "Being a therapist who incorporates attachment-based theories into clinical work means holding a deep belief that relationships are at the center of emotional development, healing, and change . Rather than focusing s

One of our team members, Kimberly Jeffers , PCA, is passionate about this approach and is the author of this week's piece. Many of our other practitioners also integrate this approach with clients when it feels supportive. Keep reading to learn more about it and maybe try it out at home!   "Writing is often thought of as a creative or academic exercise, but it can also be a powerful therapeutic tool. Therapeutic writing, sometimes called journaling, offers a structured and ac

One of our team members, Kim Deshaies , is an Integrative Yoga Therapist and the author of this week's piece!   Integrative Yoga Therapy: A Whole-Person Approach to Healing You’ve likely heard that yoga is good for stress. Maybe you’ve gone to a class, downloaded a meditation app, or been told by a well-meaning friend to “just breathe.” Maybe it did help some, but it probably wasn’t enough to address your full experience or offer the lasting relief you were looking for. Integ

My mother and I started Wellness Within in 2017 with a simple goal: to create a place where people could access mental health therapy and holistic wellness support in one space, while also building a sense of community for both clients and practitioners. That vision has stayed the same, but our practice has grown and evolved over the years. Some changes came from necessity, others from deeper intention as we continued learning what truly supports people’s wellbeing. At Wellne

Dance/Movement Therapy (DMT) is a holistic, body-based form of psychotherapy that uses movement as a pathway toward healing. The American Dance Therapy Association defines DMT as “the psychotherapeutic use of dance, movement, body awareness, and embodied communication to foster healing and well-being”.  Put simply, DMT is therapy that includes the body. You don’t need to be a dancer (or even have a sense of rhythm) to benefit from DMT because there’s no performing or techniqu

Therapy can be a place for positive growth, and at times, a therapy session might cause moderate discomfort. Often in those moments of discomfort this can mean that something important was accessed– a feeling, memory or truth that needed attention. When this happens, the brain and body can temporarily shift into a heightened state of activation. This might look like:  Feeling emotionally drained or tearful Racing thoughts after session  Fatigue or brain fog  Physical tension

Mattering is more than belonging. It is a core psychological need rooted in feeling seen, valued, and understood. Emerging research shows that adolescents often learn “conditional mattering,” where self-worth is tied to academic performance and external achievement. This mindset can undermine resilience and mental health. Reframing mattering as inherent, much like matter simply existing, invites caregivers and educators to foster unconditional value beyond grades.

At times your therapist might ask you questions about where you are feeling your emotions in your body. This can be a helpful starting point for weaving together a story of what your body & mind are trying to tell you about your internal.Bringing awareness to your somatic experience includes a mindful shift in attention to bridge the connection between your mind and body. Then, naming the physical sensation to help translate your body’s communication efforts into a language t

Our therapists have compiled a brief list of enjoyable fall-themed hobbies that also benefit our mental health. Keep reading to learn more about the therapeutic value of these activities and resources to help you start up a cozy and restorative hobby.

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