Are you depressed or just burnt out?
What’s the difference between being depressed and being burnt out? How can you tell and does it even matter? We’ve all been there. We get exhausted, both mentally and physically. We need a break from work, from family, from the world. We ask ourselves … is this...
Apps That Help Anxiety
“There’s an app for that!” Have you heard that saying before? In our society, people value the convenience and accessibility of apps. According to an article written by Forbes Magazine in 2020, there are currently 8.93 million apps available for your smartphone or...
How Can Therapy Help College Students?
College can be one of the most exciting times in a young adult’s life. It often brings about new friendships, experiences, independence, and exploration into interests and the direction of one’s life. Along with all the good things that college can bring, it can...
How Can I Connect When I Don’t Want To Leave My House?
The pandemic has brought about a new way of life for most of us, and you may find yourself asking “How can I connect when I don’t want to leave my house?” Being around people can still feel a little scary. While the threat of Covid-19 has decreased thanks to vaccines,...
Mental Wellness: Grounding Yourself
In this video Counselor Emily explains a simple tool to help you practice mental wellness by grounding yourself. This can help lower anxiety and increase a sense of calm. A transcript of this video is available below. Video Transcription: Hi, my name’s Emily and...
Tips for Human Wellness Deep Breathing for Adults and Kids
Counselor Emily made this video to share tips for deep breathing for adults and children. A transcription of this video can be found below. Video Transcription: Hi, this is Emily with Garrett Counseling and today I want to tell you about deep breathing. Deep breathing...
How Counseling Helps Social Anxiety
People with social anxiety experience extreme and overwhelming worry and fear in social settings and often begin to avoid those settings in order to feel safe and secure. Counseling is one of the best ways to begin processing and reducing social anxiety. In this blog,...
Phobias, Fears & Therapy
According to Johns Hopkins data, approximately 19 million Americans have at least one phobia. This is not to be confused with fear as they have distinct differences. The good news is that phobias are treatable through cognitive behavioral therapy. Difference Between...
What Type of Therapy is Best for Anxiety?
At times, medication is necessary to treat symptoms of anxiety. However, counselors find that anxiety counseling in Huntsville, AL, is a highly effective way to manage their client’s anxiety. Understanding which type of anxiety you have is important so you can make...
Are You Anxious or Scared About the Future? Therapy May Help
It’s no wonder anxiety therapists in Huntsville, AL, are seeing a rise of cases dealing with individuals who are scared about the future. Afterall, life as we know it has been flipped upside down, spun around, and kicked over the field post over the past two years. It...