Mind Matters Blog
Therapy for ADHD
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...
Therapy for Perfectionism
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...
Virtual Therapy for OCD
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...
Virtual Therapy for Anxiety
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 anxiety disorder....
What Does Anxiety Feel Like?
In this segment of Best Self Shorts I’m going to be focusing on the different physical symptoms that can often come along with anxiety.
Introduction to Anxiety: Good Anxiety vs Bad Anxiety
How can you tell if you have good anxiety or bad anxiety? Feeling anxious sometimes is normal and isn’t always a bad thing.
Take Care of Yourself with Wellness (Restoring Yourself Part 2)
Today I am in the gym talking about wellness and ways that I rejuvenate myself, and the gym is one of those ways.
Find Your Happy Place (Restoring Yourself Part 1)
I want to talk about some topics that I find really important, and one of them is doing things for ourselves that bring us peace and joy and refresh us.
Therapy Stigma
“Therapy: to fear or not to fear? Many people think they need to figure it out themselves and don’t get help because of therapy stigma.
Welcome to Best Self Virtual Therapy
Welcome to Best Self Virtual Therapy. My name is Maureen O’Connell and I’ve been a licensed therapist for over 15 years.