You’ve been planning for your new baby’s birth and now they’re here. Maybe it is everything you hoped, but more than likely, you’ve been faced with a lot of new challenges and adjustments. It can feel overwhelming and isolating. You may be focused on your baby’s development, but remember that motherhood is a new stage […]
Are you a self-proclaimed “perfectionist”? Or do others often put you on a high pedestal to achieve and always be on top of things? Perfectionism, while not a diagnosable mental illness, can wreak havoc on those who wrestle with the nagging thought of “Am I good enough?” What is Perfectionism? Merriam Webster defines perfectionism as […]
Estimates suggest 1 out of 4 girls and 1 out of 13 boys are sexually abused before the age of 18. Child sexual abuse is a devastating experience for the child and the entire family. Most sexual abuse is committed by someone close and trusted by the child and family. This makes it one of […]
Has there ever been a less sexy time in your marriage? A time when you were this “together”, but you aren’t actually able to focus on your marriage because the world is bananas? Over and over, we hear about couples who are struggling to keep it together in so many ways. Of course, marriage counseling […]
Being a single parent is no joke. It’s not for the faint of heart. But, it’s the hardest, and most rewarding job you’ll ever have. If you’re a single parent, you are a true superhero. You’ve heard all of that before. Whether a single parent by choice or chance, you’ve been told a lot of […]
Feeling isolated. Suddenly, stuck in the house for weeks. Not sure what to do for your physical health. Is your mental health okay, or do you “just need more sleep”? Are you making the right decisions for your family’s health? Are you overreacting? Maybe, you’re not sure you’re doing enough… If you’re reading this without […]
News headlines. Death tolls. Toilet paper shortages. Financial insecurity. Conspiracy theories. Masks and gloves. Empty shelves. These are the images and experiences we are encountering daily during the current pandemic. It’s tough to fathom not feeling anxious at this point. And honestly, the anxiety that you are feeling is understandable given so many uncertainties and […]
Brave Minds proud to offer online therapy services in New Jersey! It goes by various names- telehealth, teletherapy, telepsychology, telemedicine, etc. While therapists have been providing remote therapy via phone calls for quite some time, it is now the norm to have video sessions where you and your therapist can see and hear one another […]
Being a mom is enough of a daily juggling act. You wake up and it’s off to the races! Between meals, school, sports, social events, homework, and taking care of your kids the last thing on your to-do list is making time for yourself. Now, let’s add a part-time or full time job to the […]
Julie Sisselman Marshall, LCSW teaches a chair grounding exercise to reduce stress and anxiety. Learn more about our Anxiety Therapy Services Contact us for a free phone consultation. Connect Now Julie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping her clients overcome depression, anxiety, and stress. Julie incorporates a […]