by Kayla Reilly | Nov 28, 2023 | Grief, Health
If you or a loved one recently received an upsetting—possibly life-threatening—diagnosis, you might be feeling a mixture of shock, disbelief, fear, sadness, and anger. It’s completely normal for you to feel this way. Many people think of grief only in terms of the...
by Kayla Reilly | Apr 19, 2022 | fertility, Health, women
Infertility is a condition that refers to an inability to become pregnant or to take a baby to term after one year of trying. This is a heartbreaking reality for many women across the globe. In fact, it is estimated that in the United States alone, roughly 6 million...
by Kayla Reilly | Feb 17, 2021 | Anxiety, Health, Recovery
If you find yourself struggling to fall or stay asleep, you’re not alone. Insomnia, the chronic inability to get sufficient sleep, is a common problem affecting millions of Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2014 study, more than...
by Kayla Reilly | Nov 2, 2020 | Blog, Health, Managing Feelings, Uncategorized
Self care is all about setting and honoring personal boundaries. Practicing self care can seem difficult at times in an ongoing, fast paced world, especially during the holiday season. It can easily become overlooked and neglected during the busy (and sometimes...
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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