How to Use Online Dating Apps Without Sacrificing Your Self-Esteem
Back when we were kids, our parents told us not to get into cars with strangers, not to trust people on the internet, and never to go meet someone we only knew online. But the world…
Your Comprehensive Guide to Anxiety and Sleep: 5 Tips for Better Rest
We all have nights when we can’t get to sleep; we lie awake, staring at the ceiling, a million thoughts racing through our heads. But sometimes, those nights can turn into a pattern, and anxiety can…
Howard Stern, Steven Colbert and the Psychological Effects of Growing Up with a Depressed Parent
When you’re a child or teenager and one of your parents suffers from depression, you do what all kids in your situation do: you adapt. You adjust to your parent’s depression to make life easier and…
Do I Need Therapy? 8 Signs It’s Time To Seek A Therapist
At some point in every person's life, things get really tough. Many situations that come up in the course of daily living are difficult to handle, especially if you've never learned effective coping skills. Lots of…
How to Communicate Effectively in a Relationship—6 Traps to Avoid
Learning how to communicate effectively in a relationship isn’t always easy. But getting started doesn't have to be hard. A lot of the communication tips for couples I come across focus on new communication skills that…
How to Find the Best Therapist for You
We all want to experience “the best,” and counseling is no exception. Here in Charlotte, where Modern Era Counseling is located, people Google “best therapist in Charlotte NC” around 100 times each month. Problem…
5 Challenges You Might Face If You Grew Up in A Narcissistic Family
There are many different types of dysfunctional families. One of the more common types is the narcissistic family. In this post, I’m going to explain what a narcissistic family is and outline some of the more…
Feeling Alone? Here are Five Ways to Cope if You’re Single and Lonely
A recent report revealed that more than half of Americans suffer from feelings of loneliness. Do you fall into this category? If so, there are a host of reasons why you may feel alone. Perhaps you're longing…
Spotting the Signs: Five Symptoms of High-Functioning Anxiety to Look Out For
Around 40 million U.S. adults suffer from an anxiety disorder. That's one out of five people. Globally, that number soars to almost 300 million. While that number is staggering, it only represents those who have been…
15 Simple Tools for Managing Anxiety
Unfortunately, there’s no hack or quick fix when it comes to overcoming anxiety. Getting a real handle on persistent feelings of angst generally takes time and effort. And therapy can provide a helpful venue for the…
