by Maureen O'Connell | Jan 25, 2024 | Psychotherapy
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects both children and adults. Individuals with ADHD often struggle with challenges related to attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. As a therapist specializing in ADHD, I am...
by Maureen O'Connell | Jan 15, 2024 | Psychotherapy
What is Perfectionism? Perfectionism is more than just a desire to excel or set high standards; it can be a pervasive mindset that hinders personal and professional development. Individuals struggling with perfectionism often face excessive self-criticism, fear of...
by Maureen O'Connell | Jan 12, 2024 | Anxiety, Psychotherapy
What is OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that individuals feel compelled to perform. These thoughts and behaviors...
by Maureen O'Connell | Dec 27, 2023 | Anxiety, Psychotherapy
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a natural response to stress or danger, often referred to as the body’s “fight or flight” mechanism. While occasional anxiety is a normal part of life, persistent and overwhelming feelings of anxiety can develop into an...
by Maureen O'Connell | Dec 19, 2023 | Anxiety
The thing with anxiety is that oftentimes it is very much in the body and people experience it in different parts of their body, and they can locate it and say that it’s, you know, focused in their stomach or it’s focused up in their back and shoulders or...
