• posted: Feb. 15, 2019
• Healing,  Mental Health,  Therapy,  PTSD,  Psychiatry,  Raleigh,  Wellness,  ApexNC,  Change,  Doctor,  Mental Health Matters,  Therapist

Around this time of year, many people have abandoned their New Year’s resolution. But the good news is whether it’s January 1st or August 31st, you can make the decision Read More

• posted: Feb. 07, 2019
• Depression,  Mental Health,  PTSD,  Veteran,  Army,  Military,  National Guard,  Navy,  Vet

Strong. Resilient. Brave Three words many people would use to describe those who serve. They put themselves before others and risk their lives in honor of freedom. Service men and women Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2019
• Anxiety,  Carync,  Depression,  Mental Health,  Stress,  PTSD,  Trauma,  Raleigh,  ApexNC,  Burnout

Your morning alarm blares from the night stand next to as you scramble to turn it off. It’s the beginning of a new day and immediately your mind races with Read More

• posted: Jan. 23, 2019
• Depression,  Healing,  Mental Health,  PTSD,  Trauma,  Raleigh,  Health,  ApexNC,  Veterans,  Survivor

Is trauma really about personal resilience? How much vs. how little exposure? Are some people just stronger than others in the wake of trauma? Understanding Small Ts and Large Ts The truth is, someone Read More

• posted: Jan. 10, 2019
• Carync,  Depression,  Healing,  Mental Health,  Therapy,  Psychiatrist,  PTSD,  Trauma,  ApexNC,  RaleighNC,  Survivors,  Veterans,  War

Experiencing any sort of trauma can be a life-changing event. If you’ve lost something crucial to your well-being, you can’t often tell what the outcome will be. Sometimes losses can Read More

• posted: Dec. 20, 2018
• Anxiety,  Carync,  Depression,  Mental Health,  Stress,  Psychiatry,  Self Help,  Holidays,  ApexNC,  Christmas,  Grief,  Holiday Blues,  Loss,  Medical Blog

The holidays can be a time of grief and sadness for those suffering from loss. Grief can be encompassing. It can come in overwhelming waves that make it difficult to Read More

• posted: Dec. 12, 2018
• Anxiety,  Mental Health,  RDU,  Psychiatry,  Wellness,  Social Anxiety,  ApexNC,  Mental Illness

Like any other health condition, anxiety looks different from person to person. Sometimes, it’s hard to recognize the signs of anxiety… Was it just a bad day or something more? Anxiety Read More

• posted: Nov. 28, 2018
• Anxiety,  Depression,  Mental Health,  Stress,  Health,  Holidays,  Social,  Social Anxiety,  Withdraw

Social Anxiety is hard to deal with anytime of year, but the holidays can add extra stress to the disorder. Holiday parties increase the pressure to socialize….what will people think? Overcrowded rooms, Read More

• posted: Nov. 20, 2018
• Anxiety,  Carync,  Depression,  Mental Health,  Stress,  Therapy,  Apex,  RDU,  Psychiatry,  Raleigh,  Self Help,  Wellness

Is stress just a normal part of life? After all, doesn't everyone experience it to some degree? Stress in modern-day society seems to be just as common as the cup of Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2018
• Anxiety,  Mental Health,  Stress,  Therapy,  Apex,  Cancer Survivor,  Combat,  Holly Springs,  Psychiatrist,  PTSD,  RDU,  Sexual Assault Survivor,  Trauma,  Veteran

Have you ever experienced something traumatic? An event so incredibly frightening or distressing that its shaken you to your core? Maybe you've served in military combat or survived cancer…or a car Read More

• posted: Nov. 07, 2018
• Anxiety,  Carync,  Depression,  Healing,  Holistic,  Mental Health,  Stress,  Therapy

Has anyone ever told you to "look at the big picture" in life? Goodness, completion, and restoration are all part of the big picture. It's the optimal state. Looking at the Read More