Perfectionism isn’t achievable; the perfection you see is an illusion, so why are so many people striving to meet it? Perfectionism is...

According to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S....

“When action meets compassion, lives change.” March is National Social Work Month, which means it’s a special time at Arise Counseling &...

According to social media platform reports on the current number of active users in 2020, there are 231.47 million social media users,...

“Daring to set boundaries is having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” - Brené Brown Boundaries are...

Therapist: And what do we say when we’re sad? Me: Less depressy more progressy. Therapist: No. Chances are if you are on social media you...

By: Natalie David, MSW Student Intern According to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), more than half of U.S. adults with mental...

In March 2020, states shut down across the U.S. affecting us all. COVID-19 has been a part of our daily conversations, decisions, and...

As Christmas approaches, most of us are starting to make plans for how we are spending our holidays. We are planning where we will be...

Written by Arise therapist Ashely Toti, LCSW-A and Angel Archer MSW Student/Intern Holiday Season. Yep, that’s right. Two words that can...

The holidays are a season associated with gathering with family and friends (even if it’s over Zoom this year), catching up, and sharing...

By Natalie David, MSW Intern Gentle reminder before reading: while moving your body can impact your mental health, it’s also healthy to...

With COVID-19 restrictions lessening here in North Carolina, you may find yourself back in social situations. You may be expected to come...

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