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February 15, 2025

Published by Virginia Therapy & Wellness on February 15, 2025

Understanding and Navigating OCD

Millions of people around the world struggle with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD is characterized by unwanted, anxiety-provoking thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions/rituals) performed in an attempt to reduce anxiety or prevent a feared situation. OCD can be an incredibly debilitating condition. It can impact many different […]

August 14, 2024

Published by Virginia Therapy & Wellness on August 14, 2024

From Silence to Strength: Tips for Self-Advocacy

Self-advocacy is the ability to speak up for yourself, voicing your wants and needs, and clearly communicating to others what you need to succeed. This is easier said than done for many people. Advocating for oneself is made difficult by societal intersectionalities that compound and complicate the experience. For example, […]

July 4, 2024

Published by Virginia Therapy & Wellness on July 4, 2024

9 Tips for Setting Healthy Boundaries

Setting boundaries with others can be intimidating. How do we kindly and proactively ensure healthy boundaries? It might be difficult to have the courage to communicate your boundaries with people. You might find it makes you feel selfish, aggressive, or even rude. But that is not the reality. Standing up […]

June 5, 2024

Published by Virginia Therapy & Wellness on June 5, 2024

How to Practice Self Care

Self-care is all about investing in your health and your peace. It is extremely easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the day-to-day. It is increasingly more and more important to prioritize taking care of yourself in ways that you find physically, mentally, and emotionally beneficial. […]