Do I Need a Therapist for Trauma or Anxiety? Understanding the Difference and Getting Help
What is Trauma? In our everyday life, we are exposed to countless stimuli and new experiences. Some of these are routine events while others may be novel. Our brains process this information, go through an array of thoughts and emotions related to these experiences and then store these experiences as memories. We can experience a […]
Self-Esteem and Dating Apps
In recent years, people have been moving to dating apps rather than meeting someone through mutual friends or going on a blind date in hopes of finding a partner. People of all generations have downloaded dating apps and aimlessly scroll through them daily. The thrill of going on the app after a couple of hours […]
Long Distance Relationship Tips
Long Distance Relationships Long distance relationships are something many couples may endure at some point. Whether it be going to college apart for four years or not seeing your partner for a week, there are likely always going to be extended periods of time when you cannot see your partner. However, distance is not something […]
Different Types Of Journaling For Mental Health
What Is Journaling? Journaling is an effective mental health practice that is quick, easy, and can be done everyday at your own convenience. It requires very few materials, as you can use a piece of paper, a notebook, or even your phone to keep a journal. For some people, journaling is simply the task of […]
Mindfulness and Meditation Information and Practices
What Is Mindfulness Mindfulness is the practice of simply letting yourself become aware of what is going on within and around you. Specifically, mindfulness is about remaining non-judgemental about the present moment. Instead, you are simply acknowledging your thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness and meditation practices can allow you to learn to be fully present in […]
Meet the Team – Atlanta therapist Dr. Larrea
What is your Role at Best Within You? I am a postdoctoral fellow. I work with clients with anxiety, depression, eating concerns, health issues, and relationships. I provide individual therapy as well as couples and family therapy. I have a specific speciality in work with sports, athletes, and individuals in high pressure careers. What is […]
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
What is Sensorimotor Psychotherapy? Sensorimotor psychotherapy is a type of therapy that focuses on the body’s reaction to thoughts and feelings. This type of therapy is mostly used for the treatment of trauma-related and developmental disorders, but it can also be used to help PTSD, anxiety disorders, substance use/addictive disorders, and more. The goal of […]
Dr. Amanda Parker, Buckhead Therapist
We are excited to continue our meet the team series. This interview features Buckhead based therapist Dr. Amanda Parker. What is your Role at Best Within You? “I am a Postdoctoral Fellow at Best Within You.” What is your therapeutic approach? “Every individual’s experience is unique, requiring a personalized approach to treatment. I don’t really […]
Cognitive Restructuring: What is it and Why Does it Work?
What is Cognitive Restructuring? Cognition includes all of the conscious and unconscious processes that we use when thinking, perceiving, and reasoning. Thoughts, feelings, behaviors, situations, and environments are all involved in cognition. In fact, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and situations influence each other, so changing one can change the others. That is the principle behind cognitive […]
The Neuroscience of Creativity: How Art Helps Your Brain
This blog post is focused on the neuroscience of creativity. Specifically we will talk about the benefits of art and how art can help your brain and mental health. Art is known to be a wonderful creative outlet that can tap into passion and create meaning. It beautifies our world and can help teach us […]
Social Media Comparison and How it Impacts Us
Do you ever find yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media? Perhaps you reach that point where your thumbs are sore and your eyes are tired from the blue light. In this day and age, many of us have been there. Our phones and social media are an integral part of society and of our daily […]
Healthy Personal Boundaries: What are They and Why They Matter
What are Healthy Personal Boundaries? Personal boundaries are the limits we create for ourselves within relationships or situations. They are lines we set that should not be crossed by others and that are important to uphold for ourselves. Healthy personal boundaries enable positive relationships in which you are unafraid to say “no” when you want, […]
Five Benefits of yoga for mental health
Although you may be aware of the physical benefits that yoga offers, you may be less familiar with the benefits of yoga for mental health. Before outlining how yoga can improve your mental health, it should be of note yoga is an individual journey that is open to all fitness levels. Speaking from personal experience, […]
Therapy With Dr. Laura Riss – Best Within You Psychologist Series
Q&A with Dr. Laura Riss, PsyD We are continuing our ‘Our Psychologists’ Series with Dr. Laura Riss! Dr. Laura Riss is one of our psychologists at Best Within You with over 15 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Riss has worked in a wide range of settings and provides training and supervising to […]
Therapy With Dr. Fitch – Best Within You Psychologist Series
We are excited to announce that we will be doing a Q&A series on our blog to better know each of our wonderful therapists. We are starting off the Our Psychologist Series with Dr. Vincent Fitch! Dr. Fitch is one of our licensed psychologists at Best Within You. We were thrilled to be able to […]
Your First Therapy Session – What To Expect
First therapy session: Getting to know each other It’s important to note that your first therapy session will look very different from ones after it. The first therapy appointment is all about getting to know each other, why you’re seeking therapy, and a plan to move forward with. At Best Within You, our psychologists take […]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Atlanta
Cognitive behavioral therapy in Atlanta, also known as CBT therapy, is something more and more people are interested in and asking about. There is good reason for this. It is a highly effective therapy approach. As the field of psychology is ever evolving, more therapeutic approaches are emerging. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one type of […]
Different Types Of Therapy Degrees
Trying to find the best Atlanta therapist to fit your needs can seem like a very daunting task. Even just the first step of deciding that you want to work on yourself can be very difficult and deserves recognition. The search for the right therapist can be so overwhelming that you may be tempted to […]
Perfectionism 101
Perfectionism- Guest Blog By Atlanta Therapist Rachel Doreanu, APC Perfectionism can cause you to feel stressed. anxious, and add pressure to yourself. Thank you Rachel for writing this guest blog post about perfectionism. Perfectionism, it’s often shared in interviews or conversations as a strength, but is it really? I’m going to break down the different […]