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Tears are the body’s release of stress, sadness, grief, anxiety, and frustration. Crying purges the body of pent up emotion, pain, and...

Despite his success, he reported that he has struggled with both anxiety and depression for most of his life. Michael made the decision...

Manage Stress and Anxiety Much like writing a letter to someone but never sending it, expressing your thoughts and feelings on paper can...

Lately, I’ve been struggling with control, particularly the inability to control others. After weeks of trying to force specific...

Don’t forget to take care of yourself! 6 SIMPLE self-care ideas for a busy (tired) momma Balancing work, being at home with my little one...

Depression is not easy. It is complicated and different for each person who struggles with it. Sometimes, I wonder if people really...

Part 1: The Departure and Remaining Connected Perhaps the real question is how will you get by without them there? It’s the ultimate...

Elizabeth, or Libby, was a special education teacher in Plano, TX. She suffered from postpartum depression after giving birth 20 months...

Self-reflection is the process of looking within one’s self and carefully examining behavior or beliefs in a mindful way. Engaging in...

Correction- we have to adapt. Transitions can cause a great deal of anxiety. Anxiety is a strong sense of fear or worry that tells us,...

Panic attacks are scary because they typically occur suddenly and without cause.  This creates more fear, which just perpetuates the...

“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.” –...

Seasonal Affective Disorder Many are surprised to learn that summertime blues affect many individuals across the country. Seasonal...

Recently, I was shocked to hear about the passing of one of my favorite designers, Kate Spade. To me, she had it all going for her. Her...

Journaling is a therapeutic tool or strategy prescribed by many therapists to help people who may be struggling with a variety of life...

Music is a Bridge It can move your soul, build memories, create connections with others. It is a universal experience for all humans. We...

The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) explains that although eating disorders impact those in all genders, socioeconomic...

As promised, here is the second installment of questions you wish you could ask you therapist, but may be afraid to. Let’s jump right in:...

At Amy Wine Counseling, our team is always looking for ways to increase our client’s success. Our job is not to create goals for you, but...

The practice of play therapy dates back to the early 1900’s.  Almost every theoretical orientation such as Adlerian, Jungian, Gestalt,...