What Exactly Defines “Mental Health?”
Mental health is a term often tossed about in casual conversation. It is referenced on the news, movies, tv shows, and books. However, there is often a lack of clarity around what the term actually means. Mental health is a general term the refers to several different factors. Mental health encompasses an individual’s emotional, psychological, […]
The Importance of Knowing Your Strengths | Mental Health
I recently congratulated a friend upon launching a new resource she had developed and marketed successfully. She had created a new community from scratch and it was actively filling an important need from day one. I was proud of my friend as she had worked hard, networked, and developed the content and built the structure. […]
What Therapy Costs in Maryland
Mental health counseling is a crucial and needed service for many people. Therapy can seem like an expensive service at first glance; however it is often in line – or much less costly—than other medical services. Clients of the Center for Intimacy, Connection and Change (CICC) find the benefits of therapy and changes that they […]
Relationship Challenges Brought on with a Change in Routine
Change is usually a top challenge for us humans. We are wired to be drawn to the familiar, because that is what feels the most safe. Our routines ground us, and help us function. We have routines with our partners too. In a best case scenario, our routines with our partners support a close, loving […]
The Center for Intimacy, Connection and Change Welcomes Anna Moochoon, LGPC
Anna Moochoon, LGPC, has joined the team here at the Center for Intimacy Connection and Change (CICC) to further drive our mission of helping people make meaningful, lasting relationships. At CICC, everything we do has that connection in mind. Anna is the perfect fit here at CICC with her strong background of helping people fix, […]
Navigating Boundaries for Healthier Relationships
We hear a lot about boundaries. Boundaries help us create safe spaces and maintain mental wellness. Boundaries can give us peace of mind. They represent the space we maintain between ourselves and the people in our lives. Boundaries go beyond maintaining distance, they also let us keep people close for healthy, long-term relationships. It is […]
What Keeps us Stuck in the Same Old Relationship Patterns?
As a licensed therapist here in the greater Baltimore, Maryland region, I have met many couples, individuals, and family members who tend to fall into the same old arguments. It is part of being human! For those of us in a relationship or marriage, we have all been there. Time and time again, we find […]
Improving Mental Health and Breaking Bad Habits in the New Year
A few weeks into the new year is a great time to reassess those new year resolutions. As we settle back into the rhythm of everyday life, routine takes over. Making a change is hard work. It is much easier to stay with the old and familiar. You do not need a new year to […]
What to Do When the Holidays Bring Loneliness
It’s officially the loneliest time of the year. What may also be hard to understand is that many folks consider this the happiest time of the year. We all need feelings of connection and closeness. However, there are barriers that stop people from achieving the closeness they want. The holidays tend to bring that gap […]
Anxiety vs. Being Nervous: Why Language Matters in Mental Health
Addressing mental health has become a less taboo subject in recent years. In general, this is good as it lessens a major fear people face when seeking treatment, the fear of what other people will think. Also, as of late, some common mental health terms have entered mainstream vocabulary. Again, this has a positive side. […]