Mental Health & Therapy
Plain-language articles on anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and stress, and how therapy works, from the clinicians at Origins Counseling & Wellness.

When More Than One Thing Can Be True
Postpartum depression, psychosis and narcissistic abuse can overlap, and isolation makes each harder. A therapist explains why more than one thing can be true.

When the Crises Never Stop: Living with Constant Hopelessness
Feeling like nothing will ever get better? Learn what hopelessness is, a step-by-step way to get through the moment, and how therapy can help.

Functioning in Crisis Mode: What Leon from Resident Evil Shows Us About Survival
Being “on” all the time has a cost. Learn what survival mode does to your body and mind, why calm can feel uncomfortable, and how to start feeling safe again.

Flying Under Pressure: Managing Anxiety Without Burning Out in the Aviation Industry
Anxiety, stress and burnout are common in aviation careers. Discover discreet grounding tools, warning signs to watch for, and private support options.

Micro Mindfulness: Small Moments of Awareness Versus Stillness
You don’t need an hour of silence to feel calmer. Try five tiny mindfulness practices that fit into a normal day and help ease anxiety.

Struggles that young adults are facing today and how to help
From student loans and rent to job searches and loneliness, here are the biggest pressures on young adults today and free resources that can help.

The Hidden Imposter: What Naruto Can Teach Us About Self-Doubt
Feeling like a fraud despite your success? See what Naruto’s journey reveals about imposter syndrome and practical ways to quiet your inner critic.

Feeling “Stuck” in Mental Health Therapy? How to Find Help When Progress Plateaus
Progress stalled? Feeling stuck in therapy is common and fixable. Learn what to say to your therapist, how small goals help, and when to try a new approach.

Ego State Therapy
Ego State Therapy sees you as a team of parts rather than one fixed self. Learn how it works, who it helps, and how it differs from IFS.

What We Wish Folx Knew About OCD
OCD is more than hand-washing, and it’s treatable. Learn what intrusive thoughts and compulsions really are, how ERP helps, and how to support a loved one.
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