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Setting Healthy Digital Boundaries: A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Mental Health

It seems that something dysregulating and overwhelming is happening every day, setting healthy digital boundaries is no longer optional — it’s essential. Whether you’re answering late-night emails, scrolling social media before bed, or feeling pressure to always be available, your digital habits directly affect your mental health. You deserve to have a reprieve from the constant barrage of uncertainty.  As a therapist, I see all too often how the lack of digital boundaries contribute to anxiety, burnout, relationship conflict, and sleep disruption. The good news? With intentional changes, you can regain control of your time, [...]

Avoidance vs Maintaining Boundaries

Setting boundaries is so important, but that doesn’t make it easy. In fact, setting boundaries with people in our lives can be so anxiety provoking that many avoid doing it all together. There can be a lot of confusion when it comes to setting limits and it can be even more complicated when it comes to maintaining boundaries.  It can feel easier to say no to someone we aren’t close to, or even someone we have no relationship with. Some find they have no problem setting limits at work, but in their personal lives it’s [...]

How Social Media Affects Your Mental Health

Social media is a big part of everyday life. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook help us stay connected—but they can also impact how we feel about ourselves and our lives. If you’ve ever noticed your mood change after scrolling, or doomscrolling as I like to call it,  you’re not alone. Here’s how social media may be affecting your mental health—and what you can do about it. 1. Comparison Can Lower Self-Esteem It’s easy to compare your everyday life to the highlight reels you see online. Even when you know posts are curated, they can [...]

Are You Sick of New Year’s Resolutions Never Sticking? Me Too.

Goal setting is on everyone’s mind this time of year. Unfortunately, the further we head away from New Years the less likely we are to stick with our resolutions. Research shows that only 9% of Americans that make New Year's resolutions stick to them. I’d like to say this number is shocking, however, if I’m being honest it’s more validating than anything.  Creating resolutions can feel easy, but sticking to them can feel anything but.  What Makes Sticking to New Year's Resolutions So Hard?  The Ohio State University outlines a number of reasons that sticking [...]

Anxiety is NOT Inevitable

Anxiety is a natural, human emotion that we all experience from time to time. This feeling is getting a lot of attention these days, and for good reason, everyone feels it. Like most things having to do with mental health and mental wellness, I’m glad that it’s part of the conversation. The more you know about anxiety the sooner you can do something about it if it’s impacting how you live your life.  Not All Anxiety is Clinical What I mean by this is that not all anxiety is an anxiety disorder. You can even [...]

When Breathing Isn’t Enough

There are so many relaxation and mindfulness techniques out there these days, all providing their own benefit and value. With so many options, it can be hard to know where to start. If you are feeling overwhelmed already, the last thing you want is to feel overwhelmed by how you can begin to feel less overwhelmed. The whole idea of it sounds exhausting.  Breathing exercises can truly help when you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, on edge or simply at your wits end. While I know their value, I have to admit I myself, a card [...]

Why is Saying No So Hard?

No is such a simple word, yet it can be so difficult to say. If saying no is complicated for you, you are in good company. Finding out what makes it particularly difficult for you to say no can make a huge difference.  Why is Saying No So Hard? There can be a number of reasons for us to shy away from saying no. Assertiveness is difficult and going along with things, saying yes all the time, can sometimes feel easier. It is easier, until it’s not. Every time we say yes to something we [...]

Summer Time Mental Load and Invisible Labor

Summer can be an exciting time full of relaxation and adventure. Many look forward to this season, filled with lazy, sunny days. While this can be the case for many, it can also be a really overwhelming time for those that carry the majority of the mental load in their household.  While summer can be filled with vacations and relaxing, someone has to plan the vacations and do ALL the things to make it happen. You don’t simply decide to go on vacation and magically you’re there. You must decide where to go, book flights, [...]

Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder: It’s Not Just a Winter Thing

When thinking about Seasonal Affective Disorder, most think of “the winter blues”. It can conjure images of shortened days and darkness which can inevitably bring about symptoms of depression. Finding the energy and motivation to do the things you want to do can become difficult when the seasons start to shift. What many don’t realize is that this change in mood and functioning can also happen other times of the year.  What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?  Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depressive disorder that tends to occur seasonally. While symptoms can feel [...]

Finding Yourself Again: Navigating an Identity Crisis

Life has a way of shifting beneath our feet. Whether it’s a career change, a major life transition, or an unexpected event, there are moments when we suddenly feel disconnected from who we are. An identity crisis can be unsettling—it can feel like the ground is crumbling beneath you, leaving you uncertain about your values, passions, and even your sense of self.  But losing your sense of identity doesn’t mean you’ve lost yourself. It means you have an opportunity to rediscover who you truly are at your core. Finding your true identity is not about [...]

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Counties: Cumberland, Hoke, Bladen, Sampson, and Robeson Counties, NC

Areas: Fayetteville NC, Fort Bragg, NC, Pope Field NC, Hope Mills NC, Raeford NC, Rockfish NC, Silver City NC, Cedar Creek NC, Bowmore NC, Autryville NC, Parkton NC, Dundarrach NC, Broadway NC, Lumber Bridge NC, Rex NC, Eastover NC, Stedman NC, Linden NC, Bunnlevel NC, Erwin NC, Pineview NC, Lemon Springs NC, Johnsonville NC, Wade NC

Military Community Areas: Ardennes NC Bataan NC, Casablanca NC, Anzio Acre, NC, Corregidor NC, Bougainville NC, Hammond Hills NC, Nijimegen NC, Cherbourg NC, Normandy NC, Bastogne NC, Pope NC, Ste Mere Eglise NC

Zip Codes: 28301, 28302, 28303, 28304, 28305, 28306, 28307, 28309, 28312, 28314

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Haymount Office

1310 Raeford Rd, Suite 2, Fayetteville, NC 28305
  (910) 485-6336

Fayetteville (West) Office

6321 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28304

(910) 485-6336

Greenville Office

235 Commerce Street Greenville, NC

(252) 832-8814

Mailing Address

PO BOX 9909  Fayetteville, NC 28311

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