It may be difficult to face or admit, but it’s a feeling many of us have experienced: sadness after sex. Even if the sex was great and satisfying, the feeling of sadness or depression after sex is more common than you might believe. According to a 2015 study done on Postcoital Dysphoria, 46% of women […]
Signs Your Partner Is Addicted To Pornography
All addictions negatively impact a relationship, and pornography addiction is certainly no exception. The adult entertainment industry generates billions of dollars annually, and with an estimated 40 million Americans visiting porn sites regularly, pornography addiction is a problem for many families. With an estimated 28% of women viewing online pornography versus 72% of men, pornography […]
Maternal Mental Health Week 2018
Today marks the beginning of Maternal Mental Health Awareness week! The theme for this year is “#RealMotherhood #NoShame.” As a specialist in working with new mothers suffering from postpartum anxiety and depression, I want to join those who want to raise awareness of the #1 complication of pregnancy: Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (or PMAD’s). […]
A common question about counseling
I recently posted on CounselChat.com an answer to a common question of, “Do I have too many issues for counseling?” If you have this same question and are interested in learning more and how it applies to you or someone you know, take a minute and read the following post. Emily Freeze, MPH, MA, LMFT Specialist in […]
Maternal Mental Health Awareness
Beginning this week, April 30th – May 6th, is “Maternal Mental Health” Week and we wanted to help support and raise awareness of the challenges that women face in becoming a mother and the significant life adjustment that impacts women and their families. Approximately 1 in 5 women will experience some form of mood disorder […]