by Kayla Reilly | Dec 3, 2020 | Anxiety
The holiday season is a time for sharing and caring, which includes giving and receiving gifts! We all love to give gifts and are equally excited to receive them. However, during the holiday season, it can be easy to overspend. We all want to buy our children the...
by Kayla Reilly | Nov 16, 2020 | mental health
The Thanksgiving holiday is approaching us! Thanksgiving is a time for showing gratitude to our family, friends, and close loved ones. In traditional American households, we spend the holiday giving thanks, saying grace, and preparing for the new year. Similarly,...
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 | Anxiety
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...