Psychotherapy Services Archives - Rostyslav Shemechko

Want to cope with avoidance?

First of all, remember that avoidance usually isn’t laziness. It’s often what happens when a task feels too big, too

Stress usually points to something specific – a deadline, a difficult conversation, a bill. When the problem resolves, the stress

Do you remember how endlessly long a summer day felt when you were a child? Some school lessons seemed to

In therapy, we often talk about boundaries as if they’re fixed walls. But here’s what I’ve learned: boundaries aren’t meant

Let’s try one more Coping Skill this week. The STOP technique. When anxiety hits, try this simple acronym: Stop what

Healing does not have to happen all at once. Sometimes the most important part of growth is learning how to

Have you heard about somatic symptom disorder? This involves distressing physical symptoms along with intense worry, time, or energy spent

You don’t have to be in crisis to reach out for support. Therapy can be helpful when life feels heavy,

Emotional stress can affect more than our thoughts. It can show up in the body, too. Headaches, muscle tension, stomach

Being productive, successful, organized, or dependable does not mean someone is emotionally well. Many people continue to meet deadlines, care

You don’t have to earn rest. You don’t have to be productive every hour. You don’t have to have it

The hardest part of change is often the first small step. We tell ourselves we’ll start when the time is