by Kayla Reilly | Jun 14, 2022 | Depression
The birth of a child is a wondrous event that, along with some sleepless nights, brings joy into a family’s life. Unfortunately, this joy can be overshadowed with feelings of sadness and hopelessness for mothers experiencing postpartum depression. Postpartum...
by Kayla Reilly | Sep 2, 2021 | Depression, General, Self-Esteem
According to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, over 47,000 people died by suicide in the United States in 2017. In the same year, there were an estimated 1,400,000 suicide attempts. Knowing the signs of suicide is the primary step in preventing someone...
by Kayla Reilly | Mar 17, 2021 | Depression, Managing Feelings, Mental Health Counselor Wilmington NC
Did you know that on most days, the average person has between 25,000 and 50,000 thoughts? That’s an impressive amount of thoughts. But when happens when the majority of these thoughts are negative and worsening your depression? Imagine the impact on your psyche and...
by Kayla Reilly | Feb 3, 2021 | Depression, Family, New Mother, Parenting
Being a new mom can cause you to go through a rollercoaster of emotions. You might feel overwhelmed with love or bliss. You also may feel panicky or anxious about your responsibilities as a new mother. It’s natural to feel a variety of both positive and negative...
by Kayla Reilly | Oct 23, 2020 | Anger, Anxiety, Blog, Depression, Family, General, Health, Managing Feelings, Mental Health Counselor Wilmington NC, Parenting, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma, Uncategorized
The weight of the world is enough as an adult; but as a teenager? It’s even more overwhelming. Teens are faced with pressures from all angles. To name a few, school, friendships, romance, family, jobs, drugs, and body changes are heavy on teens’ minds. On top of...
by Kayla Reilly | Oct 8, 2020 | Anxiety, Couples/Marriage, Depression, General, Health, Managing Feelings, Mental Health Counselor Wilmington NC, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma, Trauma / PTSD, Uncategorized
Therapy is a transformative experience that requires the right personality fit between client and clinician. Beyond that, trust and rapport are what drive a successful therapeutic relationship. Notice that I didn’t say therapy was always a comfortable experience. To...
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